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 1856772 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1858128 epoch_slot_no: 528 block_no: 1856684 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1751 time: 2018-11-28 00:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0bbbfd6d6783e2384ea3c25a097bcaa9df0425a098a8ce0ba5910d5649ba3a7Block Operator
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