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 1896804 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1898182 epoch_slot_no: 18982 block_no: 1896715 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2018-12-07 07:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb0434e22595a4e1380f7a24848accfdbe6dd2a5709ebac60c7d1f82e48226e30Block Operator
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