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 1877696 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1879065 epoch_slot_no: 21465 block_no: 1877608 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2018-12-02 20:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea9e62f55db1b63918739ae79e1d4996e97bc8c47b30fa43623ec9c8fb295819Block Operator
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