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 1885908 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1887283 epoch_slot_no: 8083 block_no: 1885819 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2018-12-04 18:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d461f6e64c2af5606c798a2906644b28a8d888e1bea0c80901be7a365522bdfBlock Operator
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