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 1851411 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852764 epoch_slot_no: 16764 block_no: 1851324 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1651 time: 2018-11-26 18:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x104b0f52913e56afbfb94ee8c3f8a6b597391516f28c8c2afe9268c7afbd366eBlock Operator
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