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 1904409 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1905792 epoch_slot_no: 4992 block_no: 1904319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3344 time: 2018-12-09 01:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd25716fc8d582c01968d7f97f272003003a3b4c1ac50fa5a96ed4fcde5d1b827Block Operator
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