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 1862344 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1863704 epoch_slot_no: 6104 block_no: 1862256 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1334 time: 2018-11-29 07:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1339763b1c243eeddded2fd8011ad8967e287614df7ac4f273582d63ac3c6699Block Operator
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