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 1870628 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1871990 epoch_slot_no: 14390 block_no: 1870540 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3094 time: 2018-12-01 05:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0281fdc71b24bb6d40fb19ae44c6611e46d624edd82bc6c4336ad96892148b85Block Operator
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