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 1866897 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1868257 epoch_slot_no: 10657 block_no: 1866809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1569 time: 2018-11-30 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb35864cb62dff50fb8e5ace54612aeb4f62d4cde8d1e9de48757a70daa8f30efBlock Operator
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