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 1870461 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1871823 epoch_slot_no: 14223 block_no: 1870373 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-12-01 04:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb90de1d27d87fc7e4e148c2ec33ffe5a3f51f785c9b3b2c504a3bac9c51f33cBlock Operator
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