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 1883576 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1884947 epoch_slot_no: 5747 block_no: 1883487 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2361 time: 2018-12-04 05:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe50f3edee7c92d64f4ac332024c0c73f744bbc60239c5f85c7af2a35923784a1Block Operator
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