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 1893311 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894689 epoch_slot_no: 15489 block_no: 1893222 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10762 time: 2018-12-06 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf92fffda743ccd19e953b47ad85f0c35be10fbc9ab36e61914070042ab8fd3ccBlock Operator
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