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 1866868 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1868228 epoch_slot_no: 10628 block_no: 1866780 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1768 time: 2018-11-30 08:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f07163115a0998621dc92e2b7fe38ea5da258dfe3a8a77eef2ab314b8b04f5bBlock Operator
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