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 1893058 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1894436 epoch_slot_no: 15236 block_no: 1892969 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8051 time: 2018-12-06 10:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8883dce2e6a634fd2dc5632515f0cbb5e14ad094b1ea1dd525b560f5001e04aBlock Operator
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