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 1846552 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847902 epoch_slot_no: 11902 block_no: 1846465 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-25 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x212e5b5c82be102c35ae5ae1a95d9701e0105e5b9512af70e8e2df8fd76b2081Block Operator
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