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 1896832 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1898210 epoch_slot_no: 19010 block_no: 1896743 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1366 time: 2018-12-07 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x196d77e68a25aa8684bec7cdc56f66e3632fd65566ce590181281f4eb7def318Block Operator
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