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 1877376 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1878745 epoch_slot_no: 21145 block_no: 1877288 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-02 19:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27d7f8bcce9555b18e06bb9d281e00c1b7ffc5555f57ae673c39465ca60c6cc7Block Operator
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