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 1894995 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1896373 epoch_slot_no: 17173 block_no: 1894906 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-12-06 21:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68dde71dd69b55a40aaca80cd50ed27646a16f0db5edf46083a98e8b0b27de40Block Operator
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