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 1874282 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1875651 epoch_slot_no: 18051 block_no: 1874194 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2179 time: 2018-12-02 02:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c5517f85d4f52baa5609086bb8b4b818e85f25cdbf26bb1521b07f869be1952Block Operator
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