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 1865781 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1867141 epoch_slot_no: 9541 block_no: 1865693 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-30 02:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa07682d08ae687cf115cca892caf86a0bf2e8a79d000529016678d077bcb0b33Block Operator
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