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 1879664 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1881032 epoch_slot_no: 1832 block_no: 1879575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1214 time: 2018-12-03 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc31eed511d5d0b18e5857e0b9185216502d044033a8e1a2092dcdfa7bfef9301Block Operator
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