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 1893264 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894642 epoch_slot_no: 15442 block_no: 1893175 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9841 time: 2018-12-06 11:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72d6982de3779ca10b85b4c49bd5384d491453b33b6e3914599cd4abf2699297Block Operator
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