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 1897694 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1899072 epoch_slot_no: 19872 block_no: 1897605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1083 time: 2018-12-07 12:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf566e091770ce032f76e0f32c41d4b112d374fa158837593e34dda0efde6db9dBlock Operator
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