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 1893284 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894662 epoch_slot_no: 15462 block_no: 1893195 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10391 time: 2018-12-06 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d5bfa8cdc3daa557f1fb5e3ca54384c9f6fc0a6acd28a9edcd25d8ba3308220Block Operator
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