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 1893249 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894627 epoch_slot_no: 15427 block_no: 1893160 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 16916 time: 2018-12-06 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa515dea020b9fe1fccbdcc9fac7729749a4ea8b8d30e40e3fba485292b545f63Block Operator
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