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 1893053 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894431 epoch_slot_no: 15231 block_no: 1892964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 15837 time: 2018-12-06 10:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ea87705f9fc49a4736132847068ea35edcb2e835708eeb1671aa2afdcbd4cd8Block Operator
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