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 1893314 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894692 epoch_slot_no: 15492 block_no: 1893225 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12201 time: 2018-12-06 11:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c8b9ecd96f80d0835d3f483f689b92db6dfa4468e7245c05509cde5cbd2bbd8Block Operator
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