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 1847434 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1848784 epoch_slot_no: 12784 block_no: 1847347 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2030 time: 2018-11-25 20:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x255bd3ba5c61c18d97ca3041f5e600f89e14bfcd3e0db4cd61d831467690c6abBlock Operator
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