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 1866796 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1868156 epoch_slot_no: 10556 block_no: 1866708 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2018-11-30 08:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1720997529f61c27f3257df26e8a0fd32f66694ec7b4c30df89cd43546f9380dBlock Operator
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