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 1871595 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1872957 epoch_slot_no: 15357 block_no: 1871507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2018-12-01 11:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf69dd80475e1730609f43b771084f47817cdc8634712746c91843f8d44022e4dBlock Operator
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