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 1851470 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1852823 epoch_slot_no: 16823 block_no: 1851383 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2018-11-26 19:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4ebd48ee386b6b783acb6ffd5705d1c70a6ed2e544e3d89096a087e0b9a72aeBlock Operator
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