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 1848127 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1849477 epoch_slot_no: 13477 block_no: 1848040 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-11-26 00:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec49c3d275b585d2989c0fa5fecac1b643c7c709754d4ea363ed215fd80f9f2dBlock Operator
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