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 1897234 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898612 epoch_slot_no: 19412 block_no: 1897145 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1075 time: 2018-12-07 09:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ea3d600c403d60defea07c969645de010cc4cc28b1673e4380f9ef636795495Block Operator
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