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 1851397 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852750 epoch_slot_no: 16750 block_no: 1851310 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-11-26 18:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe23bcec1fff79b451267ed4ba447f2d857cc8e6cbdd50067bce52c7bcac58ea9Block Operator
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