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 1846781 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1848131 epoch_slot_no: 12131 block_no: 1846694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1497 time: 2018-11-25 17:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddedc8fd13165d5850cdc99b93c9283c61c95f4ae8d39461bfef94348b0f3996Block Operator
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