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 1850536 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1851889 epoch_slot_no: 15889 block_no: 1850449 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2018-11-26 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74e6426cc696afc7ad34ffe04d721af2f1f5e94162479899ec7a0bd98ccb2295Block Operator
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