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 1886468 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1887843 epoch_slot_no: 8643 block_no: 1886379 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1293 time: 2018-12-04 21:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37dcd0516ba09f8a952d7a8c01ef172d1a536229168a623a68d489043dede372Block Operator
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