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 1886390 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1887765 epoch_slot_no: 8565 block_no: 1886301 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2018-12-04 21:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9661f6b50b488d8fec16b4df8f5dff887af66bfa3173e04c39bd9f0688f2dccBlock Operator
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