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 1891209 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1892584 epoch_slot_no: 13384 block_no: 1891120 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2018-12-06 00:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6ee1a3ee429c63fd14085a0fe5cf6714796c3844d96b1630fa08a9e62fc1d91Block Operator
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