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 1857918 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1859274 epoch_slot_no: 1674 block_no: 1857830 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1697 time: 2018-11-28 07:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1c15485b14a14090ff3ed6d3469512c6dc68ec397b36d05651b502dbab20008Block Operator
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