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 1900337 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1901719 epoch_slot_no: 919 block_no: 1900247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1394 time: 2018-12-08 02:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fe3bde9ea7cc8cffbbbd8bec637890e333965d1966f08d0795453f885f45aa3Block Operator
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