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 1878304 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1879672 epoch_slot_no: 472 block_no: 1878215 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-03 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39d86c7e80e54c3950e0679f75520e6f4ad8da5f88f9c3a70362196d1f3a2a34Block Operator
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