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 1872740 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1874102 epoch_slot_no: 16502 block_no: 1872652 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1623 time: 2018-12-01 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30f067e19a356e15a20955e01ca54c5efc6e966686fab49df2c6078e98333e9cBlock Operator
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