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 1879762 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1881130 epoch_slot_no: 1930 block_no: 1879673 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7324 time: 2018-12-03 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x084b5918241d53ef00de18445d8c1c08370b9f2ea753afc6d7203cc9f164c2faBlock Operator
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