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 1859286 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1860642 epoch_slot_no: 3042 block_no: 1859198 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1571 time: 2018-11-28 14:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0138235050503f6687c5c98a1850c712203811e940fa9b6bf5a1401ca26cfbd4Block Operator
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