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 1863725 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865085 epoch_slot_no: 7485 block_no: 1863637 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1837 time: 2018-11-29 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94c9b7e25013d4c10b43edacafd74f265535c10fe4b1e2239b704190efbbd594Block Operator
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