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 1865755 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1867115 epoch_slot_no: 9515 block_no: 1865667 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1473 time: 2018-11-30 02:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36f11dca773b141b17a456acf497e1bd90c729fc4002b8df6f5bc490234db9f1Block Operator
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