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 1897005 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898383 epoch_slot_no: 19183 block_no: 1896916 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1448 time: 2018-12-07 08:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b3f6b1afde89c18acb93260b704591dc8809fe539a1eac3dd3664c3676556c0Block Operator
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