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 1856992 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1858348 epoch_slot_no: 748 block_no: 1856904 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1644 time: 2018-11-28 01:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eed38a2165d5ba4226db141ba6e16c9d1fc11acde99f4a67adc03f204a02be7Block Operator
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