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 1870800 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1872162 epoch_slot_no: 14562 block_no: 1870712 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-01 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9166c4daaf58e6507b751fe65a0c2bc538c94853c72b94c45043690491c1779bBlock Operator
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