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 1893208 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894586 epoch_slot_no: 15386 block_no: 1893119 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13296 time: 2018-12-06 11:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5c39d7132b09a0693fad9b7e1e5d02f448dc890728efa3126a449c7585860f7Block Operator
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