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 1860704 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1862060 epoch_slot_no: 4460 block_no: 1860616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-11-28 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b25a9a06e64179f9d95331a92805dd3c96135ff2ade820491a1ef1c84621aa1Block Operator
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