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 1848152 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1849502 epoch_slot_no: 13502 block_no: 1848065 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-11-26 00:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ff21f952f08fdd993e7621f72d33f8d733ac78f251a7ba2e72b5a5d6815d0d9Block Operator
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