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 1857418 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1858774 epoch_slot_no: 1174 block_no: 1857330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1343 time: 2018-11-28 04:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabd625c27f71bf0e74ed9a0c6c760ca30e3efdf2471c43b2f5d35dabe24e657dBlock Operator
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