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 1901165 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1902547 epoch_slot_no: 1747 block_no: 1901075 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2108 time: 2018-12-08 07:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c68ae9a98dd46c60f50d1269089f3987712bcc2f5b6a30b2ed60dc168ef08caBlock Operator
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