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 1892678 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1894056 epoch_slot_no: 14856 block_no: 1892589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7327 time: 2018-12-06 08:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe74f442b0e3b5911d83b8562f1c81760097beda2b13793542edf5dcad9f55c0eBlock Operator
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