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 1899259 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1900642 epoch_slot_no: 21442 block_no: 1899170 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1128 time: 2018-12-07 20:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x968069c3022c8f7a7a2d6c164e5417e2693a11ff065ae66be0e9571126e83791Block Operator
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