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 1892721 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894099 epoch_slot_no: 14899 block_no: 1892632 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 14382 time: 2018-12-06 08:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcb2ddc00609cbe778f91bb03123f887cce54bcdd3cffe50d1f2863a71713c8dBlock Operator
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