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 1873112 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1874474 epoch_slot_no: 16874 block_no: 1873024 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-12-01 19:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f5afa2d6e7b927cd49cf370ba97460af54069fa9fd879de4008cafeea63e0c0Block Operator
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