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 1896897 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1898275 epoch_slot_no: 19075 block_no: 1896808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1912 time: 2018-12-07 07:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc46db8eed03baf8d763e58dbb2dd5156340a964fbed54901e873142e5922f99dBlock Operator
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