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 1893201 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894579 epoch_slot_no: 15379 block_no: 1893112 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12753 time: 2018-12-06 11:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b8729a061922b3ab57a58ae0a2142708d4345ce56d1b6cfbd966432ff719cfBlock Operator
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