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 1858577 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1859933 epoch_slot_no: 2333 block_no: 1858489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-28 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5e2811362b56e83ec97423fd4642e732f29fe3b93d23a7a1817ee174b4105b7Block Operator
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