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 1858682 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1860038 epoch_slot_no: 2438 block_no: 1858594 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2832 time: 2018-11-28 11:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa41a4d99e07e5f14387d13ee9c6b811c5ba772e87b13abf74f4ff56398877593Block Operator
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