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 1896890 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898268 epoch_slot_no: 19068 block_no: 1896801 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-07 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81fd9468b8c71fda8960800b9b0efcb4383a8a112998e3e8de614451ff640ef6Block Operator
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