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 1863758 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865118 epoch_slot_no: 7518 block_no: 1863670 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6391 time: 2018-11-29 15:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa734d66720c7ff3c331bff713bfcc6fa6bdc13b6abc5fe90c0a15023c20654bBlock Operator
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