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 1897849 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1899227 epoch_slot_no: 20027 block_no: 1897760 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1973 time: 2018-12-07 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb5032d47b5b3ca7ca8589117259adaf9412d1e2b5c703221e5e0a727785e25eBlock Operator
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