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 1858750 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1860106 epoch_slot_no: 2506 block_no: 1858662 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2018-11-28 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6578ec43030a2cf7a30fb8d11c453a4512a8ff94e62c1716d126ab6de6144e5Block Operator
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