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 1885914 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1887289 epoch_slot_no: 8089 block_no: 1885825 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2986 time: 2018-12-04 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca168066dcba456422d4dac7efe7e378c9305d7492d4c9c946f949b5f7e15ad9Block Operator
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