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 1851511 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852864 epoch_slot_no: 16864 block_no: 1851424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-11-26 19:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64e3daef4b55d376c73e0951a5d39d80e44e04b8abab584fc4284e85b3e5a22bBlock Operator
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