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 1852495 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1853848 epoch_slot_no: 17848 block_no: 1852408 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-27 00:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde59c69adc9fffc5610865d0fbb8cd6776d2224f556cf692d3d5a416cc657550Block Operator
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