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 1864672 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1866032 epoch_slot_no: 8432 block_no: 1864584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1634 time: 2018-11-29 20:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5574d027cca3d1226d94f6bc6ee430639a3b520a1950ba86c0f665964c202f90Block Operator
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