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 1886995 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1888370 epoch_slot_no: 9170 block_no: 1886906 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1465 time: 2018-12-05 00:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e393f6ce8fd7a2113ad6e9115fc5fcb18270ace161a54f9acf40a1efc3008bbBlock Operator
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