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 1886878 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1888253 epoch_slot_no: 9053 block_no: 1886789 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2659 time: 2018-12-05 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a454ccb92eabb31c8098160b600f1f416cd85338ab2f3ffcc36468abe6cbae7Block Operator
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