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 1880281 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1881649 epoch_slot_no: 2449 block_no: 1880192 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1394 time: 2018-12-03 11:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4a03f509edd9728f7adbfe94c6449a263c5445c1d392b15d968a93ac2eddfedBlock Operator
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