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 1857148 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1858504 epoch_slot_no: 904 block_no: 1857060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1115 time: 2018-11-28 02:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a44972eaf46e328d87136d0126fa58b4f989a84f46c73b2a52e8bd92b8b459cBlock Operator
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