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 1873100 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1874462 epoch_slot_no: 16862 block_no: 1873012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-12-01 19:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xead3325398895b15cbe99df23c6fbc2a4950027825fc5129f16fa5d75ef929c7Block Operator
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