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 1902081 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1903463 epoch_slot_no: 2663 block_no: 1901991 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1800 time: 2018-12-08 12:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x794c33d0f485d18b943468b6f46059fab06db114cb8d92960eea362e7ba31584Block Operator
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