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 1856025 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1857382 epoch_slot_no: 21382 block_no: 1855938 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-11-27 20:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ea8ecbe871d48b9584fb7a858e65d3d4621c54c42b622890aadf70c31eb7cb8Block Operator
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