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 1856148 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1857505 epoch_slot_no: 21505 block_no: 1856061 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-27 21:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a60669ee74303d25b54c57b5917f35cd1b9082aa49c2d2e6e61e06d4965d611Block Operator
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