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 1847667 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1849017 epoch_slot_no: 13017 block_no: 1847580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1298 time: 2018-11-25 22:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f695a903bb51fed1b776f3dfe9dd7b0accd3b10a7bdfe4c5eab1e0cfd09e87aBlock Operator
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