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 1897260 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1898638 epoch_slot_no: 19438 block_no: 1897171 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1473 time: 2018-12-07 09:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb70c86fedb2f5976c5a9a462b4f80c9b9a6d18ef2a7faa7c82dd403c5d07ffeBlock Operator
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