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 1853763 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1855116 epoch_slot_no: 19116 block_no: 1853676 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2018-11-27 07:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbc02268995434d46636e0b0ef66b9cc9f5fc1791db9ee230c26b6e501ce8290Block Operator
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