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 1880985 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1882356 epoch_slot_no: 3156 block_no: 1880896 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2018-12-03 15:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbf2660455df56a76e135cae05f8ed5275af960761e96c4b8b001a64d5391b25Block Operator
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