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 1858286 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1859642 epoch_slot_no: 2042 block_no: 1858198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1283 time: 2018-11-28 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c51a7999476c6de8c2be5e57392fb22d0575f05c301c3c84c83b99ab0c6a014Block Operator
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