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 1874244 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1875613 epoch_slot_no: 18013 block_no: 1874156 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2018-12-02 01:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe10cef5ecda0c66fb879c0de6e78f758b0d53c83545b6ee01b9e7b68a8723b4eBlock Operator
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