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 1856151 Details
Epoch: 85 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1857508 epoch_slot_no: 21508 block_no: 1856064 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2018-11-27 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf52b41006eaaea62a17fbc5d2000d10f79d6a23229d09d59e97956bd6e138427Block Operator
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