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 1892362 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1893740 epoch_slot_no: 14540 block_no: 1892273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 16562 time: 2018-12-06 06:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe548d22c9165e846f3555adaf4ff81e9914f7159147ba8de22222f718b3512b3Block Operator
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