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 1887408 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1888783 epoch_slot_no: 9583 block_no: 1887319 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1935 time: 2018-12-05 02:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11a514d622a818abe2b240d77e24593be133299084d1ec29570bc9989a31f7efBlock Operator
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