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 1886591 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1887966 epoch_slot_no: 8766 block_no: 1886502 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-04 22:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3822448e27248e542d33982e8f26788be95f5cdb74cf77197bd9068b7e2ab38Block Operator
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