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 1897094 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1898472 epoch_slot_no: 19272 block_no: 1897005 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2109 time: 2018-12-07 08:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f7ed035163884a4548fdfe3f06b0be2cf6704cf21f7a64f6c2eb929d179269dBlock Operator
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