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 1849706 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1851056 epoch_slot_no: 15056 block_no: 1849619 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1483 time: 2018-11-26 09:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3fae464c2da82771791bc6cab19295089e07f1b2de75ca3b53ea31aa0a85846Block Operator
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