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 1851014 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852367 epoch_slot_no: 16367 block_no: 1850927 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-11-26 16:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a1a94e9ac03eb11f0691a9206f95ce0775cb4e47146c25c374d2ebb70783da1Block Operator
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