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 1851541 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852894 epoch_slot_no: 16894 block_no: 1851454 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1241 time: 2018-11-26 19:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7b38e0caa3352c6026a60fc456a2409523565501d70de2aec49730f19821c76Block Operator
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