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 1847883 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1849233 epoch_slot_no: 13233 block_no: 1847796 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1667 time: 2018-11-25 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84bdd2afe40051819f67fde07ea24ca54a9f3a0da660ed7899c6dbb15c0e0490Block Operator
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