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 1902297 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1903679 epoch_slot_no: 2879 block_no: 1902207 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1422 time: 2018-12-08 13:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d34934239480bd225a7d5afa37d4b24f1f38b4bfeda46719308fae832885fc4Block Operator
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