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 1897106 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1898484 epoch_slot_no: 19284 block_no: 1897017 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2018-12-07 08:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90f599721b545803dc7030da448d8dda6a202654b8060c6d36f72cbbcd90c086Block Operator
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