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 1847200 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1848550 epoch_slot_no: 12550 block_no: 1847113 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2331 time: 2018-11-25 19:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70eb699daef45f1d14b115b3c44819a12051a13eace59e2b74799b0936e86d00Block Operator
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