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 1852432 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1853785 epoch_slot_no: 17785 block_no: 1852345 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2018-11-27 00:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4974370dce60e54f03c9e3057794130cc161faf03a41396280e82ad0b00d77eBlock Operator
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