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 1893218 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894596 epoch_slot_no: 15396 block_no: 1893129 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 14380 time: 2018-12-06 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a59eb96039634ee36e160df33bfaa3a243e1007b35626e069f84127c9b229d1Block Operator
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