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 1890355 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1891730 epoch_slot_no: 12530 block_no: 1890266 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1198 time: 2018-12-05 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65eb4511b787f705b92b19079827451a3c5e6cf6d1f24ffcfea32777a76b83b5Block Operator
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