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 1889776 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1891151 epoch_slot_no: 11951 block_no: 1889687 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1711 time: 2018-12-05 16:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecce685436fd5851dc714e1fa31891bc38e142b150d4271a6f9d6dd684615e2eBlock Operator
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