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 1883944 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1885315 epoch_slot_no: 6115 block_no: 1883855 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1602 time: 2018-12-04 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x805b1cfbdbfd6ff5d94e36a4fc420f9b2f10237c0dd96d490cf53604c228f7beBlock Operator
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