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 1851753 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1853106 epoch_slot_no: 17106 block_no: 1851666 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2141 time: 2018-11-26 20:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d0c0f3c0c9b951128f6405f2b6d473783bb7b8dbb656d8292c40cdeb99cc657Block Operator
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