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 1864142 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1865502 epoch_slot_no: 7902 block_no: 1864054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2597 time: 2018-11-29 17:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbff67b27228a4663b85634573aac8c4a5c9dccba1c1a120853be26c7b6e7d44Block Operator
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