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 1887306 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1888681 epoch_slot_no: 9481 block_no: 1887217 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3014 time: 2018-12-05 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab13b5f90ef7f72e0d2edc901588d193d9162c95684d5b11afe89a1c1d08a6e7Block Operator
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