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 1848350 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1849700 epoch_slot_no: 13700 block_no: 1848263 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1331 time: 2018-11-26 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3998a89c0ecdfd8e47e0d66e9aeda419c3c5a9e82324a7464d782c098f7889dBlock Operator
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