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 1850306 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1851656 epoch_slot_no: 15656 block_no: 1850219 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-11-26 12:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb75dbddefb6197b711b3b27853ada58cd9ec319746bcdf0707205c388f44a3a0Block Operator
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