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 1876148 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1877517 epoch_slot_no: 19917 block_no: 1876060 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1161 time: 2018-12-02 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x573a7386e2afc2aeddf9701e550daa70cbcdf2a5f1244258ffe01c2f1981847eBlock Operator
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