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 1893235 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894613 epoch_slot_no: 15413 block_no: 1893146 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 15468 time: 2018-12-06 11:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4b70c76aa93b174a6feaac753a83f7d5f0432ce615727b0c886df82f880e1c2Block Operator
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