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 1892942 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894320 epoch_slot_no: 15120 block_no: 1892853 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 19054 time: 2018-12-06 09:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcb95b6ca7448888b0cd520ac8db85cea3c3cbed31ba7a9ff0464475db55dc34bBlock Operator
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