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 1855149 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1856506 epoch_slot_no: 20506 block_no: 1855062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2018-11-27 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94d76366859559293f7361c9d8195edf4b6c349f0c59769edd72b8f5e74e027bBlock Operator
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