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 1873377 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1874739 epoch_slot_no: 17139 block_no: 1873289 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-01 20:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0704341b37f4c84d4d782983b7b0c0a3caa2af80477b1f79b9188cd08671a951Block Operator
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