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 1849366 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1850716 epoch_slot_no: 14716 block_no: 1849279 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-11-26 07:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d900cd8e5b9f0827fb5b9c42629ac192816a788fc937f2722213aa819cff797Block Operator
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