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 1896959 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898337 epoch_slot_no: 19137 block_no: 1896870 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1214 time: 2018-12-07 08:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbba36e5ab091244342f357ac26dfd240b5fe6a5e613f67ccfb6131e9d0d3e525Block Operator
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