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 1852773 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1854126 epoch_slot_no: 18126 block_no: 1852686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-27 02:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60d377d31ce9ef6f8556c20fc6778e81b25f6e45b095eb1f955f8b111c38383bBlock Operator
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