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 1848084 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1849434 epoch_slot_no: 13434 block_no: 1847997 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1602 time: 2018-11-26 00:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd43f9f4fb1f6952e2041fe6a08a8d5f05ef865660c26c3fdc32bb6ca174724b1Block Operator
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