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 1862845 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1864205 epoch_slot_no: 6605 block_no: 1862757 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1964 time: 2018-11-29 10:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadf5afcbe6d91146cfbe61ec599d4278440d9cb1035df8af91a46c9b596d9357Block Operator
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