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 1885245 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1886620 epoch_slot_no: 7420 block_no: 1885156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1873 time: 2018-12-04 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9370298507a169bbfb5f9790a55ad0d2e7be81e8ee1ff8411421f4bd7ffad03fBlock Operator
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