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 1890099 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1891474 epoch_slot_no: 12274 block_no: 1890010 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-05 17:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6973e271f30cc44cdfb04676f15941863c2e798c4c4be41d1afacf55b527a3fdBlock Operator
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