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 1906817 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1908200 epoch_slot_no: 7400 block_no: 1906727 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-12-09 14:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf463422a8ca5c9fd343fd70b9d6c2155bd4968f7003338ab74e99e7c61ad5211Block Operator
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