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 1884407 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1885778 epoch_slot_no: 6578 block_no: 1884318 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-12-04 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x927eef94bc3ca98b5a48fbfc27b0eb8542665e1d66a0ecb6a6f5e680366fa33fBlock Operator
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