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 1859571 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1860927 epoch_slot_no: 3327 block_no: 1859483 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1115 time: 2018-11-28 16:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ede7643aa72b04546dc1cc0ef3b9cfadbf38da5301dc5f6eebcb4cfbb872bf8Block Operator
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