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 1867879 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1869241 epoch_slot_no: 11641 block_no: 1867791 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2330 time: 2018-11-30 14:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70caf3b0daf6a986ee589c6d58fb12fd348ff7ab4b566db08794c424ecae3bb0Block Operator
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