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 1897128 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898506 epoch_slot_no: 19306 block_no: 1897039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3017 time: 2018-12-07 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b4cc61cfaad31dead76be637341e653bc76d37558bc44a2dd40b355f8017080Block Operator
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