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 1882302 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1883673 epoch_slot_no: 4473 block_no: 1882213 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-12-03 22:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b33969480aebe377ce8f1214be741c7ddc7e5fe4f4e02a939822a7dc96822cdBlock Operator
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