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 1893097 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894475 epoch_slot_no: 15275 block_no: 1893008 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9316 time: 2018-12-06 10:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8430897b8205b82c2f00d5086938b53acea6ed76180f291b8be76421939f9b9Block Operator
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