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 1871544 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1872906 epoch_slot_no: 15306 block_no: 1871456 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-12-01 10:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2180ae7119b78fbfe2dc4b0d9186998faa116b2c41c3d1bea3c6f6d3076d707eBlock Operator
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