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 1878228 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1879596 epoch_slot_no: 396 block_no: 1878139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1111 time: 2018-12-02 23:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b0297bb3aafed8af6e4e9ff1aff6b7ce95e35024964ea0f0900e1b018384e1aBlock Operator
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