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 1866598 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1867958 epoch_slot_no: 10358 block_no: 1866510 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-11-30 07:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec0e35fe751d359c46395f5fc7ad9a6ea971f8b43b2753bf78ba28720c4b076aBlock Operator
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