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 1881225 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1882596 epoch_slot_no: 3396 block_no: 1881136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-12-03 16:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83b83089cbac507dfd3b86b8d07e13b66e64402d98c0f4c35055b50b4f511665Block Operator
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