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 1855317 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1856674 epoch_slot_no: 20674 block_no: 1855230 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2469 time: 2018-11-27 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf37434c2c14ba9f3d1666964047bc2dcf9e7f70245ca5c9ef030b639096b364fBlock Operator
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