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 1867582 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1868942 epoch_slot_no: 11342 block_no: 1867494 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1686 time: 2018-11-30 12:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb0651a8953462efc1bb7c16d2f8bc2dfd2dd6a058f39c39294e2f6a5efb5f2fBlock Operator
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