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 1856759 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1858115 epoch_slot_no: 515 block_no: 1856671 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2018-11-28 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1bd6fa6d2aa44f06f6004e29992715531e98224712a62336619da55b6619fcdBlock Operator
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