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 1889614 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1890989 epoch_slot_no: 11789 block_no: 1889525 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3560 time: 2018-12-05 15:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb88b42865eda5b36cd124b4a97166f4c522ab75d856409673bec92c52ca6d0f4Block Operator
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