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 1859860 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1861216 epoch_slot_no: 3616 block_no: 1859772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2018-11-28 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6454132551848fb4cff6eafc6a3f5af389d55786c8ed4a8c1e5d04454ae68b1Block Operator
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