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 1898790 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1900173 epoch_slot_no: 20973 block_no: 1898701 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-07 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd17780c091cc9b8005836e8cbccac1b7efcc468111b61ae866cbf7c57c76544Block Operator
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