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 1904529 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1905912 epoch_slot_no: 5112 block_no: 1904439 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-12-09 02:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x882267403919edc03fff8201a80c30f18ae89db6b44a401697896de92cc607f3Block Operator
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