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 1852281 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1853634 epoch_slot_no: 17634 block_no: 1852194 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1128 time: 2018-11-26 23:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45afe586270bcb0b06cb27968500d4deafce6d07f7de4cb82897166ef3d96f8cBlock Operator
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