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 1868967 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1870329 epoch_slot_no: 12729 block_no: 1868879 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-11-30 20:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x895d75f58df7c4c1e8ba382e3fe96e85260d1f63de55ce175e29aca39420f9ecBlock Operator
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