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 1881736 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1883107 epoch_slot_no: 3907 block_no: 1881647 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-03 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb43687c203970f908022a3cb25b7de2f797fe3236c6848d83158a8d7d914607Block Operator
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