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 1849790 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1851140 epoch_slot_no: 15140 block_no: 1849703 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1717 time: 2018-11-26 09:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x913c5496eee19e29314f3ec4d18cb2eb2a570d83c44b13cfd8a960680c2200feBlock Operator
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