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 187847 Details
Epoch: 8 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 187869 epoch_slot_no: 15069 block_no: 187837 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1175 time: 2017-11-06 09:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ddedb2299a53a453c45f8287fb44c706b443b98c51132c1c99ada62ea47345bBlock Operator
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