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 1851295 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852648 epoch_slot_no: 16648 block_no: 1851208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-11-26 18:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x786d2204315249690369bd361babcdf5980a7b309f232b1e09a2cf7c16c6e128Block Operator
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