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 1851865 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1853218 epoch_slot_no: 17218 block_no: 1851778 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2012 time: 2018-11-26 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe28075b8726a15b214d9956a489c325bd1928a4464bdbcc8d1f24893fb591662Block Operator
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