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 1890909 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1892284 epoch_slot_no: 13084 block_no: 1890820 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-12-05 22:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x194d8de6685a64de1dc0d20daeeba37602e43a47e4bab5bb541b9d69ebcc12baBlock Operator
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