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 1883211 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1884582 epoch_slot_no: 5382 block_no: 1883122 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1262 time: 2018-12-04 03:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe1ea4076ee8488bce6d7fae8e3881b9c2e7b6676ada49ced683269aec93d9a2Block Operator
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