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 1875170 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1876539 epoch_slot_no: 18939 block_no: 1875082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1694 time: 2018-12-02 06:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3ccb2173369807cd6b8c1f57e13130797df0a98dbce25a65792496374129950Block Operator
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