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 1895689 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1897067 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 1895600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2617 time: 2018-12-07 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b090b47227e4e522106dc9f4338f2731dd744699c4d019d50ac1e7d4deb36daBlock Operator
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