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 1855963 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1857320 epoch_slot_no: 21320 block_no: 1855876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1284 time: 2018-11-27 20:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa8ad96bb1dc144a45c7085e611349fa48a247f0df7ce94c321761c8eca0cbadBlock Operator
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