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 1898084 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1899467 epoch_slot_no: 20267 block_no: 1897995 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-07 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe417d308a12538a035cbdcd50e2f8b3dc0f0f0f381735cd410308661116ed273Block Operator
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