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 1870285 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1871647 epoch_slot_no: 14047 block_no: 1870197 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-12-01 03:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa87ad6215a9e91cb2c14c41166dd3b47143acf41563e95b4ae517fdc05f93b20Block Operator
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