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 1888490 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1889865 epoch_slot_no: 10665 block_no: 1888401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1203 time: 2018-12-05 08:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bd21c902ae7bfc3639e02635a09aa6458a8245651d9b96f1b7aafd36a6e2f35Block Operator
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