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 1903159 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1904541 epoch_slot_no: 3741 block_no: 1903069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2111 time: 2018-12-08 18:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5549ec67ae43bc4330964c000edf1bc06f0b2aa5572c3d974b4ba7f06d3c88b2Block Operator
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