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 1852058 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1853411 epoch_slot_no: 17411 block_no: 1851971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 944 time: 2018-11-26 22:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18144e4bc67bdf18ce19890c8284d0664260b1ee413092a50b9db7c61725da2cBlock Operator
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