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 1885582 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1886957 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 1885493 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1353 time: 2018-12-04 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x842503fe1ea6af98e52acbe526f9313d98b69dfc0c035a62211c3f56c3a5f44dBlock Operator
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