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 1862880 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1864240 epoch_slot_no: 6640 block_no: 1862792 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2018-11-29 10:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ca3ace1defc41a61441c3dd6151b1b1e1bb0d437bc91a4f231c914c6551663eBlock Operator
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