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 1897987 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1899370 epoch_slot_no: 20170 block_no: 1897898 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-07 13:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa96f7f749e4b094222521f343b27da1b7bfb9371b649e9661c2aab4416ec79e9Block Operator
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