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 1875140 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1876509 epoch_slot_no: 18909 block_no: 1875052 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-02 06:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb44bcb81e65b6d98e44245fb04b4eb878f2bfde1b22acd8174939e3793bf4d7Block Operator
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