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 1847350 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1848700 epoch_slot_no: 12700 block_no: 1847263 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2243 time: 2018-11-25 20:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91c3f09f18fea8552a2ecba452750a31e38e06fd7179c1506bd0a51e0192f4bcBlock Operator
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