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 1861668 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1863028 epoch_slot_no: 5428 block_no: 1861580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2018-11-29 03:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8f1edc45677ebdb97e37344b16f70fbc0dfcce5968ff3e14228c7d0e23e484aBlock Operator
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