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 1863260 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1864620 epoch_slot_no: 7020 block_no: 1863172 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-11-29 12:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0761e2444e588d6c59eddd6fb6b69fad62dbd952a3751ffff3e404d7e6760433Block Operator
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