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 1866228 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1867588 epoch_slot_no: 9988 block_no: 1866140 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2112 time: 2018-11-30 05:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1e14bc923b87c5b22a17d0ab416b46f3a9dc8d538b441790c1c06eb653ff6b8Block Operator
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