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 1847650 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1849000 epoch_slot_no: 13000 block_no: 1847563 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1712 time: 2018-11-25 21:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa82568f7f0287e2c3594f52107f7f75f89b9c0e62ba86d3707f821e93d4d549dBlock Operator
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