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 1903275 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1904657 epoch_slot_no: 3857 block_no: 1903185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4467 time: 2018-12-08 19:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x485622dec92956eecea3b3793072a31c2d132d6b6d3df19dbb84ac9c8bc49bc7Block Operator
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