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 1895680 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1897058 epoch_slot_no: 17858 block_no: 1895591 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1591 time: 2018-12-07 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ae1cde2f4116d5c1b83c337f4a45c97f6be47e5eacb956dd8dca049719d4fcdBlock Operator
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