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 1908237 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1909620 epoch_slot_no: 8820 block_no: 1908147 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-09 22:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7f27c87c13cda2ceab9e6d6f271f2622558927186c0bde8d1a70f5eab539447Block Operator
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