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 1848421 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1849771 epoch_slot_no: 13771 block_no: 1848334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-11-26 02:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa87f870820b00d51b851bea2acc8a5534d3b5b26ea911b6d33a221b89995aef0Block Operator
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