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 1859373 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1860729 epoch_slot_no: 3129 block_no: 1859285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1829 time: 2018-11-28 15:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9cc3196a2b0f986cf8a28f9d7762b382653cfe56dcb1c5bab64abc6216410c6Block Operator
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