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 1855980 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1857337 epoch_slot_no: 21337 block_no: 1855893 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1392 time: 2018-11-27 20:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x432c24bb4a63a294b3afeed785048cf27a116bf2d37eea1954847eb4b9d495dcBlock Operator
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