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 1899181 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1900564 epoch_slot_no: 21364 block_no: 1899092 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1526 time: 2018-12-07 20:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e7c16e1607a0dd23e2d7f17a59d7ac3a3644049d92170695dbf9fd7efd7cafdBlock Operator
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