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 1899165 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1900548 epoch_slot_no: 21348 block_no: 1899076 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2510 time: 2018-12-07 20:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39d057dfe79c4e5b11a043da26c3ac82cfbe6cbfc02dce197495356e6165baabBlock Operator
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