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 1895458 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1896836 epoch_slot_no: 17636 block_no: 1895369 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1710 time: 2018-12-06 23:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc143c90ea60299c37f28601fcc015528c8841c77c199c63a85d486d2e9682ab1Block Operator
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