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 1896688 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898066 epoch_slot_no: 18866 block_no: 1896599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2018-12-07 06:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7e656f95475a9a29dad86b4c3fa9a09c15902bac819fdab07235bf6f683a709Block Operator
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