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 1850600 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1851953 epoch_slot_no: 15953 block_no: 1850513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2018-11-26 14:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb54b9ade7fe6b5ec5f2fbb3e946bdbc2e57e3847687db2d6eec0a3c5edcb1aa6Block Operator
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