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 1855079 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1856436 epoch_slot_no: 20436 block_no: 1854992 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2018-11-27 15:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a0d41474a9bf965755b9a141c923c6d5d2c2e8e0c035ec324c7f5e4adf5b4aeBlock Operator
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