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 1884074 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1885445 epoch_slot_no: 6245 block_no: 1883985 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1167 time: 2018-12-04 08:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf61b8f10c68f06ff643ac149aca55cf981a698bd1b4314e566bd87ab15a2b032Block Operator
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