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 1861126 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1862482 epoch_slot_no: 4882 block_no: 1861038 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-11-29 00:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a46ab6b167c8deee1016380bb8d3525dd4911bae33c89e9c59a61ef82de2583Block Operator
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