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 1852213 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1853566 epoch_slot_no: 17566 block_no: 1852126 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-11-26 23:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5882369d3ce10a3aceab40593c91283c35e973ae595ac76073d6126208e8af16Block Operator
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