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 1852855 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1854208 epoch_slot_no: 18208 block_no: 1852768 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1202 time: 2018-11-27 02:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae63491248c94830d9e2f6e74475d51216a15ac474da6811dbf65d81d3f0a2f7Block Operator
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