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 1896030 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1897408 epoch_slot_no: 18208 block_no: 1895941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1288 time: 2018-12-07 02:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x815f57d4bcfe4416e7f2d972556c76df8d5d8eb12ba6198ff5aa68a9cf60953bBlock Operator
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