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 1886979 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1888354 epoch_slot_no: 9154 block_no: 1886890 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1514 time: 2018-12-05 00:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb1dbab6961dc59f817e3386b2940ef8ff9a6725f0d4fb9e450adc5c343a56ddBlock Operator
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