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 1890231 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1891606 epoch_slot_no: 12406 block_no: 1890142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1814 time: 2018-12-05 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x10089dd0013c1557e6c961dff2fa2914a1826f5e41afaaf93fa56cc56bc1df27Block Operator
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