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 1906141 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1907524 epoch_slot_no: 6724 block_no: 1906051 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-12-09 11:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e67034167cee1d074f127b177198a18c3997d019bcace881747a6f9335d249eBlock Operator
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