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 1858160 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1859516 epoch_slot_no: 1916 block_no: 1858072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1567 time: 2018-11-28 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x959149e2609127471ac747188a9e86c031e6f53a35b4227f071c761f9c22deb4Block Operator
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