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 1858453 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1859809 epoch_slot_no: 2209 block_no: 1858365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-11-28 10:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2701fc6ed71eb07c17ee69e6f490e172b2e3b2f2af664fbfdadd8c31ab03a944Block Operator
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