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 1899294 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1900677 epoch_slot_no: 21477 block_no: 1899205 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1750 time: 2018-12-07 21:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c9774422242d27b25b56f60fc5dd5b33a9e1c3e606c4ec190b751f013bffe89Block Operator
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