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 1847617 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1848967 epoch_slot_no: 12967 block_no: 1847530 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1602 time: 2018-11-25 21:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36b91b1d8255dc1fdfd7a923eb49c75c87b64dd5a82e99041525b5036c260fe3Block Operator
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