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 1880383 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1881751 epoch_slot_no: 2551 block_no: 1880294 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-12-03 11:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x171bb55e51e529085ce74dfe1a83e6051ac0e21ea7ae5e00f30dd05d0c9936baBlock Operator
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