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 1877813 Details
Epoch: 86 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1879182 epoch_slot_no: 21582 block_no: 1877725 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1108 time: 2018-12-02 21:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba1dd6684efd08403ea1e035ec7002a55a4c417330061f300505a6c05c9fd236Block Operator
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