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 1859965 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1861321 epoch_slot_no: 3721 block_no: 1859877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-11-28 18:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d56f81034ea426fb53ddf6ad1df7ce9b6a9b5f3d66a7b87ac0ec7cc7b8d3728Block Operator
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