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 1889682 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1891057 epoch_slot_no: 11857 block_no: 1889593 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2259 time: 2018-12-05 15:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0dffd83db8b326169ffd6070a33cb94e9df8259452ae2d98425436f7e7bd1ab8Block Operator
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