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 1878719 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1880087 epoch_slot_no: 887 block_no: 1878630 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7173 time: 2018-12-03 02:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7d52fa66af0a6cc5a48b94d17daa47d69c84a407f5ddf312fae604a7a294636Block Operator
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