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 1864109 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865469 epoch_slot_no: 7869 block_no: 1864021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1320 time: 2018-11-29 17:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4f9f0406d38772ae845dd74e1f6e75da2b533e52560c139c0412a9e992caaa4Block Operator
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