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 1873674 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1875036 epoch_slot_no: 17436 block_no: 1873586 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1555 time: 2018-12-01 22:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3a1edd75d74c4583502e20a7246a9b0e684f6e87b0d7912e93dfeccd33c78c1Block Operator
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