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 1886104 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1887479 epoch_slot_no: 8279 block_no: 1886015 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4434 time: 2018-12-04 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5486ed10fc5a3adebca6a757fc6bb7cfbb000f206c6f481464f33ada0ed7b924Block Operator
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