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 1901799 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1903181 epoch_slot_no: 2381 block_no: 1901709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2018-12-08 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa49fd0553f86c968e30fa4b1311296abe82275dc30541ede94c36e3861f562cdBlock Operator
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