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 1864012 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1865372 epoch_slot_no: 7772 block_no: 1863924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1890 time: 2018-11-29 16:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89bddb1466d8ad5d74915906ecd7b48b7b58b07fd10ffcb3832374429a6aa9e0Block Operator
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