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 1857323 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1858679 epoch_slot_no: 1079 block_no: 1857235 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2519 time: 2018-11-28 03:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x526e7ac03a1eb2d46b645c7bfa17d019c28ebe8c396d8a6eae23d7efef72e561Block Operator
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