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 1878757 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1880125 epoch_slot_no: 925 block_no: 1878668 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1571 time: 2018-12-03 02:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x400736f89e4595900f301748949c1268fe79a12b366c598de6bc24e1a225e368Block Operator
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