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 1902609 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1903991 epoch_slot_no: 3191 block_no: 1902519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2018-12-08 15:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0bb48b93d6ef2540ae7b5bb21aa89a12a833625130420a38808d22dc8b35db7Block Operator
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