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 1847634 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1848984 epoch_slot_no: 12984 block_no: 1847547 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1372 time: 2018-11-25 21:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb411445cb572b88fb6b8b2dd1cae9f51874664e6a5443a9afea781f4708143fBlock Operator
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