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 1852099 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1853452 epoch_slot_no: 17452 block_no: 1852012 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-26 22:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5614ebdfda0b527d54f9f49e9d0814bed5e7a5f8f2506156b1d38478a8873275Block Operator
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