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 1895348 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1896726 epoch_slot_no: 17526 block_no: 1895259 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1452 time: 2018-12-06 23:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2625defaf528f8969bebe6e31691d4318cd4ffae5124c6bc4e8c2b9abb5888ceBlock Operator
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