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 1885076 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1886451 epoch_slot_no: 7251 block_no: 1884987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1401 time: 2018-12-04 14:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfdd80a74bbe6cbbbfa87a0495e2fca4081e6aa9efd7c8a5c78e7c4d627bdb83Block Operator
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