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 1868887 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1870249 epoch_slot_no: 12649 block_no: 1868799 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1079 time: 2018-11-30 20:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0469c654fd4ceffaaf4c2b232a643a3ea148b43fb3e7a51e96d73133993fbbebBlock Operator
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