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 1872228 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1873590 epoch_slot_no: 15990 block_no: 1872140 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-12-01 14:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3e9732b1dd262d7b9889c0aac0aafe774305281d4181711bded8ff9471218caBlock Operator
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