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 1893215 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894593 epoch_slot_no: 15393 block_no: 1893126 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13296 time: 2018-12-06 11:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9d3410749944a940e45042165db848572e7cb99cd4e4972a25595b4fcba049bBlock Operator
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