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 1897431 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898809 epoch_slot_no: 19609 block_no: 1897342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-07 10:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fccf8d255c3fb52796581a4c2abedaf9079828e959b8dd5dc10e753079f87cdBlock Operator
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