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 1868303 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1869665 epoch_slot_no: 12065 block_no: 1868215 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1539 time: 2018-11-30 16:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8df5cf1d4ca08dd7f83cbd026e6cbd99b27ee0dd00cf3ee13a036f8b14b41621Block Operator
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