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 1857103 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1858459 epoch_slot_no: 859 block_no: 1857015 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-28 02:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67ca07118f19ba3f5146152e4ec05ce32e4a25c60fa6a6c1a68f0309ef4ed7beBlock Operator
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