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 1887313 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1888688 epoch_slot_no: 9488 block_no: 1887224 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-05 02:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b1a7c4ed4e7d4977c123577bffdd1d0fea5c6b539459f1d07d32654939ff28eBlock Operator
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