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 1893182 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894560 epoch_slot_no: 15360 block_no: 1893093 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 16912 time: 2018-12-06 11:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ab5f1a44a35b84b5a576c07391f59aefd9ce37f032a057fb1526acc4a1952c6Block Operator
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