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 1866966 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1868326 epoch_slot_no: 10726 block_no: 1866878 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1075 time: 2018-11-30 09:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x220676026c278e988b5c75c3b59183949bad00a3c24a3d68db865bd7e2f8b9bbBlock Operator
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