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 1869338 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1870700 epoch_slot_no: 13100 block_no: 1869250 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-11-30 22:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ff12c94e221d04b78658ca106309e420777fb5fbd74fa2dc8a2591002929f3bBlock Operator
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