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 1853587 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1854940 epoch_slot_no: 18940 block_no: 1853500 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-27 06:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a1edd6ea7a1a97eae51f7479916594e1c91481369fe3b0006fb44282f94c4e8Block Operator
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