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 1893103 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1894481 epoch_slot_no: 15281 block_no: 1893014 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8775 time: 2018-12-06 10:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37e32f9348b57b1c5c03c77dfe303af8c071c6e58486715d87a6c80e264ce61bBlock Operator
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