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 1889431 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1890806 epoch_slot_no: 11606 block_no: 1889342 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1518 time: 2018-12-05 14:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef369a087016b38998683e2d8e9c6f0e1549148195720299172f34bc04501082Block Operator
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