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 1874365 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1875734 epoch_slot_no: 18134 block_no: 1874277 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-02 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f0c3dcd9076b996b1d9d36e445fa21cb41a3a838ef750d0d78f8c819ce6a8e2Block Operator
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