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 187619 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 187641 epoch_slot_no: 14841 block_no: 187609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1175 time: 2017-11-06 08:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0b8eda5030db27ac541f2e9e37e4f49f34f8ee767babf10d5a835f7c313698aBlock Operator
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