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 1850253 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1851603 epoch_slot_no: 15603 block_no: 1850166 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1536 time: 2018-11-26 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0289bdf0c4c7567578fefc1b8ccb1ab9e4ebe4a351f6e5ab66d81ef31d5c774dBlock Operator
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