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 1900079 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1901461 epoch_slot_no: 661 block_no: 1899989 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-12-08 01:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabfd14c50686e6fc5291c0d1b64dd1a9c1f0297ec551e48991dc55767e5fe7b0Block Operator
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