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 1850435 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1851788 epoch_slot_no: 15788 block_no: 1850348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-11-26 13:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe74e70d6028d5ebcddc04415ec8cdd9ef88955da8dff451f36e12a1c9b557bcBlock Operator
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