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 1887603 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1888978 epoch_slot_no: 9778 block_no: 1887514 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1474 time: 2018-12-05 04:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ea97f0c653bacc1a02448e50eaf25d01c419aed2d211dfcf8b2663097e7407bBlock Operator
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