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 1859510 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1860866 epoch_slot_no: 3266 block_no: 1859422 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2536 time: 2018-11-28 15:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x020677cf83d3b1ca3aca20c76adcf1fa87a244e882b5c6dd006074b9508c269cBlock Operator
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