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 1893329 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894707 epoch_slot_no: 15507 block_no: 1893240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12752 time: 2018-12-06 11:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52b259960214d460ac76366e1d7b8a4b59958b25def516ad97b238105aca7311Block Operator
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