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 1857935 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1859291 epoch_slot_no: 1691 block_no: 1857847 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2018-11-28 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7a966fe83236bc4f9c28432e4db68d6da37ee71070268f198f57b9e70349ed6Block Operator
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