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 1908616 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1909999 epoch_slot_no: 9199 block_no: 1908526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-10 00:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0834eaba7f5f4bf77fd2b0176ae11b2573ef3759321708a80c5de2cbdc11bf34Block Operator
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