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 1848693 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1850043 epoch_slot_no: 14043 block_no: 1848606 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-11-26 03:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x742dee6daefea45c97a3585c0e491447bc7d9d5e5724ab21b0b9fc701cffa6d4Block Operator
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