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 1890538 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1891913 epoch_slot_no: 12713 block_no: 1890449 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2293 time: 2018-12-05 20:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7b7b256cb16be13aa6acd22556b53c67b8caf5effbbb3722f8083d2f2f2d26bBlock Operator
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