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 1892973 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894351 epoch_slot_no: 15151 block_no: 1892884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 14744 time: 2018-12-06 09:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaae528987e090f376dc54c1c79f951cef3d446d1f42a3042f447a5dba4129e7dBlock Operator
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