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 1902056 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1903438 epoch_slot_no: 2638 block_no: 1901966 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2018-12-08 12:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62b9f991dffafcfc115fca2d9e34eeeb7aa5d48c2b129b8daf038384db6aa38bBlock Operator
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