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 1864111 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865471 epoch_slot_no: 7871 block_no: 1864023 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1077 time: 2018-11-29 17:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc54e77ca65dd1e64258698761c3f6ce8d37b4078d7c6721a9abb155ffefb5108Block Operator
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