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 1906724 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1908107 epoch_slot_no: 7307 block_no: 1906634 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-12-09 14:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x897e0a7456ca7c4f4ded38666658a941c9bb3b43c9c96f57b31c07ac4b6359d6Block Operator
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