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 1848367 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1849717 epoch_slot_no: 13717 block_no: 1848280 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6314 time: 2018-11-26 01:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd23bef637d1f0fbd3f239f78073b482786557f3774e6ee7b25aeb4dd834122c9Block Operator
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