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 1897833 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1899211 epoch_slot_no: 20011 block_no: 1897744 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1198 time: 2018-12-07 12:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e94cd63e6d318d3acf10f242f6f7f14722ad28cc8b4b27d653b6ee85c5c03b0Block Operator
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