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 1847467 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1848817 epoch_slot_no: 12817 block_no: 1847380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2908 time: 2018-11-25 20:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd9ccda43ad532e02ad71deecabd9b128aa9c8228cc0fd64023c8f3971d8f964Block Operator
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