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 1891815 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1893193 epoch_slot_no: 13993 block_no: 1891726 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2579 time: 2018-12-06 03:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd97f73a22bacf1b4335298798296a7e921870f1fbeff1e702cff8aae264b7abBlock Operator
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