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 1863292 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1864652 epoch_slot_no: 7052 block_no: 1863204 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1409 time: 2018-11-29 12:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc304a7aca1fe94f9d5ec4a0c3b45a88ac5bc5216e5d544e23f91f7bc6468989Block Operator
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