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 1864159 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865519 epoch_slot_no: 7919 block_no: 1864071 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2009 time: 2018-11-29 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f8197c7403d363c6fde8b171138c224d952b4d7e4e24df19606275c0188f319Block Operator
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