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 1873078 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1874440 epoch_slot_no: 16840 block_no: 1872990 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1525 time: 2018-12-01 19:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37d7d25017c39d0ca652aee6bd54ee7c27370413c895165ba2e3e1bbf262df97Block Operator
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