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 1851691 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1853044 epoch_slot_no: 17044 block_no: 1851604 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1496 time: 2018-11-26 20:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3eb7d9226ec161bf0d0fb21127e7b97baa9a9bada3980d23e4dec4b9f7f0e375Block Operator
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