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 1871848 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1873210 epoch_slot_no: 15610 block_no: 1871760 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-12-01 12:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x361d68139efeed63c08c92f8e154bb35927aa848f8ed0d6f0b0bf7f6867a9388Block Operator
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