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 1901632 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1903014 epoch_slot_no: 2214 block_no: 1901542 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1558 time: 2018-12-08 10:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1fa82256e3354b2ffe355ecf1594d93f1e2e4ddcdcac8a82b9cd5a8147f6394Block Operator
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