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 1864399 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865759 epoch_slot_no: 8159 block_no: 1864311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1647 time: 2018-11-29 19:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3fcd32ad6dafe2f7b07afa987b7f95243e00e60b71ec6425940092e02518c00Block Operator
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