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 1857584 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1858940 epoch_slot_no: 1340 block_no: 1857496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1575 time: 2018-11-28 05:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3adad4fdb4f2ad65ea050826b449c5c6570fe9ac74d6f4f14258a7143a8fc0b4Block Operator
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