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 1897937 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1899320 epoch_slot_no: 20120 block_no: 1897848 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3814 time: 2018-12-07 13:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaa86c544ca208838c724ba58afd417cf647aff5c528d4541cf92fa368fe7cfcBlock Operator
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