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 1850649 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852002 epoch_slot_no: 16002 block_no: 1850562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1077 time: 2018-11-26 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa92e9560ba739f0ed4da4203d88479aad5b75b08f8211fe9fdffc7516bbf00eaBlock Operator
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