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 1858001 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1859357 epoch_slot_no: 1757 block_no: 1857913 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1214 time: 2018-11-28 07:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3752c69de1de35b1faeda43a57c37b31a8029cdc412475cc06e7ac7012d2788eBlock Operator
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