A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1846189 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847539 epoch_slot_no: 11539 block_no: 1846102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-25 13:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43ba5b353dc78a8d4c73a17bd804dc3b595c8911c3e05642ea84c5a54d241403Block Operator
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