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 1908554 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1909937 epoch_slot_no: 9137 block_no: 1908464 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-10 00:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c498702fca53a2e5f0644c12d014eca25d35a596c03f54793c18b7f944d2971Block Operator
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