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 1899562 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1900944 epoch_slot_no: 144 block_no: 1899472 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1032 time: 2018-12-07 22:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x316633a7747c5af129362210248a169c5bc803ff782fbab6c05438b9eb709ae9Block Operator
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