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 1852823 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1854176 epoch_slot_no: 18176 block_no: 1852736 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1255 time: 2018-11-27 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44288a268c86ff77f03cc1031262d2d14c6646180e1bd4b2904686953d4fc4d7Block Operator
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