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 1897397 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898775 epoch_slot_no: 19575 block_no: 1897308 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1444 time: 2018-12-07 10:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25f340587e67522ceaeb8bdf83609c4078e9d028c2e278d44907bc1e2f1ba594Block Operator
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