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 1858935 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1860291 epoch_slot_no: 2691 block_no: 1858847 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2018-11-28 12:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24407349b7d8b1e880791bdb58184f91e40472c6532a1572c9d5092b80cc76cdBlock Operator
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