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 1856642 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1857998 epoch_slot_no: 398 block_no: 1856554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1201 time: 2018-11-27 23:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x201882a8613687f4ad2d6a8d4f47164f70faa25228c55c55b27b58e26b1800eaBlock Operator
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