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 1880851 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1882222 epoch_slot_no: 3022 block_no: 1880762 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-12-03 14:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2cfe0cbf718825836cba5191e8108a2f8bfee8766534d0724844a3d09d00b45Block Operator
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