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 1886068 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1887443 epoch_slot_no: 8243 block_no: 1885979 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3338 time: 2018-12-04 19:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x623752153d282c0b92f38e7d8343d8f17806d07ca4e38e7ef5c1908b54e5c531Block Operator
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