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 1850537 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1851890 epoch_slot_no: 15890 block_no: 1850450 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-11-26 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x084e19c4b233b132019c1a08b5f692a81edfe541be208bdd6853285f07943717Block Operator
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