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 1905183 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1906566 epoch_slot_no: 5766 block_no: 1905093 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2018-12-09 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c086a6bb1c015166adf355bbae3930bbc553e34759b739e427274aa3e4d278eBlock Operator
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