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 1846618 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1847968 epoch_slot_no: 11968 block_no: 1846531 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-25 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95d871f1dda12b194352e66698ee87b836d7f684615b9f2156e94c9b3604982fBlock Operator
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