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 1895695 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1897073 epoch_slot_no: 17873 block_no: 1895606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1333 time: 2018-12-07 01:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf4f9dbbac9c7f1460e8c1383c13bc69627c8b0627ad3aba87927e71a5911612Block Operator
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