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 1857572 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1858928 epoch_slot_no: 1328 block_no: 1857484 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1924 time: 2018-11-28 05:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7827710c8389e8c3eb6730a360751d02a837050e965f1abe49fc78adab6b62aBlock Operator
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