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 1902646 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1904028 epoch_slot_no: 3228 block_no: 1902556 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1111 time: 2018-12-08 15:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e18b5a45ad4a08a053c79e8a0325eab5221144b710e191b24f4464b23023d50Block Operator
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