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 1885311 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1886686 epoch_slot_no: 7486 block_no: 1885222 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2981 time: 2018-12-04 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x787fc83d7c5c0313ccc2a5f8133888ff61652ee90efdcdabe98b4a44b851927fBlock Operator
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