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 1849448 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1850798 epoch_slot_no: 14798 block_no: 1849361 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2018-11-26 07:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94a15ccfe5bcab51c6acf2d37858c2d8ddf95e97693f1eaad249929b404086faBlock Operator
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