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 1888234 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1889609 epoch_slot_no: 10409 block_no: 1888145 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1635 time: 2018-12-05 07:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17f793a256de91ab23f0dad51630534f5b3d214d405c512cdc3b20866b2c87edBlock Operator
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