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 1879669 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1881037 epoch_slot_no: 1837 block_no: 1879580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1686 time: 2018-12-03 07:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dfc6de62d8717d9d549c4931d34968baa46c44fb1da7c3784f2ff4fda3a1f08Block Operator
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