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 1868434 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1869796 epoch_slot_no: 12196 block_no: 1868346 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1641 time: 2018-11-30 17:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf51e1268c5f246de75185a8893d0fbeebe36d8e9407ab0694532264d7758c18Block Operator
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