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 1850493 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1851846 epoch_slot_no: 15846 block_no: 1850406 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1598 time: 2018-11-26 13:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3767db2a8e447915e1fdfc6063a16a41c4ebe2f272c08d7207f24b58bc247b7Block Operator
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