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 1877805 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1879174 epoch_slot_no: 21574 block_no: 1877717 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1741 time: 2018-12-02 21:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefc830aaf4d5660e72cbfc2238e3c61805ab23e8d4f761ec455951a9a487f4dcBlock Operator
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