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 1899104 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1900487 epoch_slot_no: 21287 block_no: 1899015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-07 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4d5c8eb2a13a0b2543986bdd47794499975996062de0a8489a258b1368bdf89Block Operator
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