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 1867741 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1869103 epoch_slot_no: 11503 block_no: 1867653 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1112 time: 2018-11-30 13:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8379b2bc86c92aff263354f0788cfdc35cf6ee563947dd063e2ad9bf5b33e875Block Operator
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