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 1863177 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1864537 epoch_slot_no: 6937 block_no: 1863089 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2409 time: 2018-11-29 12:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21e50815ee104fb76c9dea6ad415b3c09e244bb1d8e34dd296a105075bc7b5cfBlock Operator
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