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 1899256 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1900639 epoch_slot_no: 21439 block_no: 1899167 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2018-12-07 20:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63c78976b3a240b23c9164e3e8bdacc9529bd32160b4fd728f6d6c1c7fbcc478Block Operator
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