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 1864489 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1865849 epoch_slot_no: 8249 block_no: 1864401 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 905 time: 2018-11-29 19:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39ace1e35d8dd046f0becd768a1efdd6cd776709dac76e85ef7a6b5a64d5ecf4Block Operator
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