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 1893204 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894582 epoch_slot_no: 15382 block_no: 1893115 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 19084 time: 2018-12-06 11:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8553b5e5f31f22b0f70bf28828b6b28ee51252f600bb4b1b40f98933a1b2e680Block Operator
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