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 1852688 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1854041 epoch_slot_no: 18041 block_no: 1852601 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5375 time: 2018-11-27 01:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3fa9085ced146a09155c91be30316c0753f5161507d98a9df8e9d1564dc00d8Block Operator
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