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 1846479 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847829 epoch_slot_no: 11829 block_no: 1846392 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1964 time: 2018-11-25 15:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7249bc5272162ecc7a2e82c0bf44696efe2ecd8347f358d7249ad094a5916dcBlock Operator
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