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 1898762 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1900145 epoch_slot_no: 20945 block_no: 1898673 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2018-12-07 18:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b4825506fdfb98ea55737819d1717348ff7df2ff634be3930efd7c6f6e1b4feBlock Operator
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