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 1898436 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1899819 epoch_slot_no: 20619 block_no: 1898347 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1427 time: 2018-12-07 16:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x230643451d275ec0eb11b8da57d3fa24c147eb7f5548d9f4a723acf38da4a369Block Operator
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