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 1899677 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1901059 epoch_slot_no: 259 block_no: 1899587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1748 time: 2018-12-07 23:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x061e215dfccfa7ce8031b9aa87ed20e80a0ea1d4c7519b2b4440b60b7f8a09a8Block Operator
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