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 1874508 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1875877 epoch_slot_no: 18277 block_no: 1874420 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2534 time: 2018-12-02 03:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40c5f1d5d131cb9b77db58d95a2bf1cccce116a8e98336a3e747e4a9b153bb37Block Operator
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