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 1888314 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1889689 epoch_slot_no: 10489 block_no: 1888225 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1190 time: 2018-12-05 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa607caab76ce3552966d1545c4b073d3d79b29c4b9acb9f491435127e4be2d6aBlock Operator
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