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 1893207 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894585 epoch_slot_no: 15385 block_no: 1893118 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 13296 time: 2018-12-06 11:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf765a7e29d09dc4477385b3f292da16446a5560fc7784aa5a749cbd04d5b5fddBlock Operator
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