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 1888809 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1890184 epoch_slot_no: 10984 block_no: 1888720 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-05 10:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6863cc9523f92c767cd1b10f8266a0e9bba913de2511a471a03dd6e73a129558Block Operator
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