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 1872162 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1873524 epoch_slot_no: 15924 block_no: 1872074 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-01 14:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ca714600f74285e660092da005183624a18c3cf474a2a4cc63da55e8a19c9c1Block Operator
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