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 1908155 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1909538 epoch_slot_no: 8738 block_no: 1908065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1536 time: 2018-12-09 22:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6261477a6ce6ba433c7855867ab1bd501c55cb3113af027f1db0e284008a1ccBlock Operator
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