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 1872643 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1874005 epoch_slot_no: 16405 block_no: 1872555 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2852 time: 2018-12-01 16:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1580575b47fb97d6a9003268d22274672c688c2a3dbb48348412f6ddf42ad0bBlock Operator
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