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 1869659 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1871021 epoch_slot_no: 13421 block_no: 1869571 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1294 time: 2018-12-01 00:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6dc7034599945535f781b53b5051cde221c07ae1b6a55e2e9b18aace141f4afBlock Operator
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