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 1883453 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1884824 epoch_slot_no: 5624 block_no: 1883364 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2018-12-04 04:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa340ddf036125724a53b228070289642aa6a65b8cca2e75e4634c85b5153da19Block Operator
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