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 1863372 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1864732 epoch_slot_no: 7132 block_no: 1863284 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1520 time: 2018-11-29 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ee19007ca249456d20cef545aeb14f18dc4589c33b268b6107aa6f6e51939a9Block Operator
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