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 1899988 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1901370 epoch_slot_no: 570 block_no: 1899898 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2018-12-08 00:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9850b10179e73e6dfdcbcf0187793c7224dc606e4f15e18fbf5a515186ddc05cBlock Operator
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