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 1855210 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1856567 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 1855123 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1280 time: 2018-11-27 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x970512d540470a23fcaff14fce3267f176b08b65e446a1b7298ce79a055681a6Block Operator
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