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 1893322 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894700 epoch_slot_no: 15500 block_no: 1893233 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11486 time: 2018-12-06 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1521ae9d99ed9b8e8221f103387473716b40b8e90e1b8d9039918afd0b741edeBlock Operator
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