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 1873851 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1875213 epoch_slot_no: 17613 block_no: 1873763 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1827 time: 2018-12-01 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae465b6957cf737891560add96c667b75fb93c4538826c02c633aa20a08a6815Block Operator
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