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 1849534 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1850884 epoch_slot_no: 14884 block_no: 1849447 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-11-26 08:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe126b1f24a46f3b3140285ce3e7ce00560686b1252c6896cd74463f30505f9f4Block Operator
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