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 1864443 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865803 epoch_slot_no: 8203 block_no: 1864355 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-11-29 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d67cf377c1b8cde7329638b480769b65d2c8c9f6105f7d060a09a22c1b3d083Block Operator
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