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 1850474 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1851827 epoch_slot_no: 15827 block_no: 1850387 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-11-26 13:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77011f9b7fbd7d182341323ebb1165d6da514ed3b910e985cfb0c11f157051b2Block Operator
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