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 1850534 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1851887 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 1850447 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2409 time: 2018-11-26 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48ba2d72edc494880dbbf9f8926bc28c522b4912bdd24d9a5ca89b6f3dfe2578Block Operator
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