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 1872149 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1873511 epoch_slot_no: 15911 block_no: 1872061 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-01 14:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2f58a89a4cc1ec76bfc4870b51ea86fc1a2d9c4a9ee2885c2b6f47d0e6dc924Block Operator
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