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 1846346 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847696 epoch_slot_no: 11696 block_no: 1846259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2018-11-25 14:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fc78405cd4b49af48dcc8aad892dfc9ca95988d1d49e4e2ce51d3dbb140508fBlock Operator
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