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 1851557 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1852910 epoch_slot_no: 16910 block_no: 1851470 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1733 time: 2018-11-26 19:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c0c88698e9bce854a27b2ebd1ffd03c13ff14625f5585224ea00576fbe41a03Block Operator
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