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 1860464 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1861820 epoch_slot_no: 4220 block_no: 1860376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1948 time: 2018-11-28 21:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23f249fa0f45281432df7581c3a327d69a99d84acfd0b977fc36d572f08a13ebBlock Operator
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