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 1859853 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1861209 epoch_slot_no: 3609 block_no: 1859765 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1386 time: 2018-11-28 17:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f33bfb1db28927a42a9f6f47974ee5e6defd6d6789bf8b9f34a066f0034038cBlock Operator
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