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 1870676 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1872038 epoch_slot_no: 14438 block_no: 1870588 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3051 time: 2018-12-01 05:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ae4f41ab99373e189d694c9984474886f89665c70f4ee3cfa0dd14426ef99eaBlock Operator
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