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 1872530 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1873892 epoch_slot_no: 16292 block_no: 1872442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3407 time: 2018-12-01 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cf537729e85b87f068a3c4bffdc1f67cefff60a2d8eee22d7d3f101d2859942Block Operator
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