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 1888263 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1889638 epoch_slot_no: 10438 block_no: 1888174 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-05 07:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09814c167eafc87af27ebe34f6a65404a6baafaf27c1a0f73b3c9108b9e5a36aBlock Operator
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