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 1893277 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894655 epoch_slot_no: 15455 block_no: 1893188 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10119 time: 2018-12-06 11:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf25d772163afc37420c68c134987154671bd5b487ac603836c53faefce9a1c7eBlock Operator
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