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 1885846 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1887221 epoch_slot_no: 8021 block_no: 1885757 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2620 time: 2018-12-04 18:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2537f779423b280e907fa998ee2745d5b2e6a14fafda0241f78600a64f5f7ed8Block Operator
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