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 1865843 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1867203 epoch_slot_no: 9603 block_no: 1865755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-11-30 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a4cd1946bd495e7377c14a09ea5cabfa0db429ee664f85c7bd73cc0d7b7d282Block Operator
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