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 1858936 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1860292 epoch_slot_no: 2692 block_no: 1858848 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-28 12:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf1faec905a79a738cdaa6d4c690d0b237225f6d59be9a09b60a9117933f584fBlock Operator
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