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 1893248 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894626 epoch_slot_no: 15426 block_no: 1893159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 16735 time: 2018-12-06 11:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x040cf244482f5c92d027fbd8f176d54c4408c7e9b7c5433d0be6588545be4ea4Block Operator
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