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 1891571 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1892949 epoch_slot_no: 13749 block_no: 1891482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-12-06 02:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x819440554ec1156b6b2cede37b61503000611b2968a6e47d7ec02b7e0d0b07a2Block Operator
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