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 1893090 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1894468 epoch_slot_no: 15268 block_no: 1893001 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8413 time: 2018-12-06 10:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x564c43da78fff5f373d195313d55beb988958a33c9cc0c875492c3028aaa2418Block Operator
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