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 1863952 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865312 epoch_slot_no: 7712 block_no: 1863864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6784 time: 2018-11-29 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c88ffa5aa3185976eb1cfa5597a47c35571a30e617d0ed9bd4d65fadc8db730Block Operator
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