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 1870471 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1871833 epoch_slot_no: 14233 block_no: 1870383 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-12-01 04:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76ba4164904a2bfc8807345bf2d0b0b33363a29dd046b9a23d3c9082fe565940Block Operator
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