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 1870154 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1871516 epoch_slot_no: 13916 block_no: 1870066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2018-12-01 03:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd16e567affd9eedc2a7eb7509a82b7176e7e73da3780990e5962ebe24d988229Block Operator
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