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 1847254 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1848604 epoch_slot_no: 12604 block_no: 1847167 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2703 time: 2018-11-25 19:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0b8bdfc0516225a53527cca68d7c131f71ff580e36c446fd0ee6ff5502acb3eBlock Operator
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