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 1886349 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1887724 epoch_slot_no: 8524 block_no: 1886260 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2513 time: 2018-12-04 21:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadecb6c934392f41cd1ca041639bee70fd9cc8c7553e210e3d332ad4bd2e0ea3Block Operator
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