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 1861644 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1863004 epoch_slot_no: 5404 block_no: 1861556 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2018-11-29 03:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x281f56ae676b2d3b89ebb8c3aa9853812f9f19c0f3417d0a72c986459d772073Block Operator
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