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 1886466 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1887841 epoch_slot_no: 8641 block_no: 1886377 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3255 time: 2018-12-04 21:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2bb429c69f343ec9ba4f704faea02e78f610422659790f1e21f2d8aaed1f648Block Operator
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