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 1852220 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1853573 epoch_slot_no: 17573 block_no: 1852133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2018-11-26 23:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x669d365e91271d7707726e2cf5a6cf40f937db4c70756015446058466b936c23Block Operator
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