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 1896355 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1897733 epoch_slot_no: 18533 block_no: 1896266 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1883 time: 2018-12-07 04:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafbf4a66e747fd9a197c5d4fbec424a9a2be57587052da786b74c90a3e7ee588Block Operator
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