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 1877781 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1879150 epoch_slot_no: 21550 block_no: 1877693 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1445 time: 2018-12-02 21:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25d469347966843e4bc2c59bbe1876b9c4e52caf0e63e26fca1323a3f024ef08Block Operator
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