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 1863742 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865102 epoch_slot_no: 7502 block_no: 1863654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1569 time: 2018-11-29 15:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2493ca09dbed3d0837e46d633a1079553662d2f03235cc122fb0dd3be5efa85Block Operator
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