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 1847501 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1848851 epoch_slot_no: 12851 block_no: 1847414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2202 time: 2018-11-25 21:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f17faf5ec38d98d3938c4cb84d41b9e9a9b497d67dbcd47093903eb91cc142fBlock Operator
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