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 1888361 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1889736 epoch_slot_no: 10536 block_no: 1888272 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2018-12-05 08:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f2742e0061fcb5432262680be61ad5361e4ac0684684618117b4fd7f1dfc2daBlock Operator
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