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 1889738 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1891113 epoch_slot_no: 11913 block_no: 1889649 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1754 time: 2018-12-05 15:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8904d668ca7e17e5da8af1e63a355cc2bc232f390dce91198bc4fcb3b4dd05abBlock Operator
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