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 1906701 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1908084 epoch_slot_no: 7284 block_no: 1906611 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1602 time: 2018-12-09 14:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a52cae31096bae564e149cca97346e66db1f2902d81502e1a6947bb2990c0a8Block Operator
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