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 1863148 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1864508 epoch_slot_no: 6908 block_no: 1863060 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4968 time: 2018-11-29 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x524608b900907f2f8a18babd536ac76c035fb0ea7735e8cc5e7c80f083c5681bBlock Operator
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