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 1890738 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1892113 epoch_slot_no: 12913 block_no: 1890649 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2018-12-05 21:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c70a134f71857021f5de0984cd644bc4427377269a528cc28a463673ec8bbe1Block Operator
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