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 1851116 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852469 epoch_slot_no: 16469 block_no: 1851029 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1163 time: 2018-11-26 17:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b270d65cb7acbe0c87468b21386c7ab6ecefe44f9fca94bc2cc11c8c8085553Block Operator
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