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 1848586 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1849936 epoch_slot_no: 13936 block_no: 1848499 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1163 time: 2018-11-26 03:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4be455e1d42235ef71f54d8ac352fecf95ae04b46d16417f87a27ccc70fbd6cbBlock Operator
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