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 1853589 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1854942 epoch_slot_no: 18942 block_no: 1853502 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1489 time: 2018-11-27 06:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf088723b9a4cdd393c6eeee0d2b6a8fd17beb3fd5298b49a00c86f1e522d60eBlock Operator
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