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 1850945 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852298 epoch_slot_no: 16298 block_no: 1850858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1680 time: 2018-11-26 16:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae97eec341778ca67ceb0e36148f9f7d4a4011a1881b79fda54874f93529c854Block Operator
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