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 1899880 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1901262 epoch_slot_no: 462 block_no: 1899790 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2018-12-08 00:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5507cd01ae5de86c982461a4a8c2509eb84946117b7ece9e0a1b146c00ff68caBlock Operator
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