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 1902888 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1904270 epoch_slot_no: 3470 block_no: 1902798 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1361 time: 2018-12-08 17:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec481f32a786a3bb7ce1d8b4826194c29e78606e16aa244aced409aec68c114eBlock Operator
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