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 1849224 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1850574 epoch_slot_no: 14574 block_no: 1849137 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-11-26 06:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46cc62bf068d7f69439eed4ed3873689848531a3a0e510c467918961fa93e31aBlock Operator
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