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 1893316 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1894694 epoch_slot_no: 15494 block_no: 1893227 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 17367 time: 2018-12-06 11:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf887d428f8acf18af3e997abc1276b1bb569ea62c498d10504a5acdf18521e48Block Operator
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