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 1863953 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865313 epoch_slot_no: 7713 block_no: 1863865 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-11-29 16:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c9e6fbb7dc21d066231806cd5fd2c3d12ebcbdf83dd0540fe84bb4a1f18a7bcBlock Operator
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