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 1893349 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894727 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 1893260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13296 time: 2018-12-06 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a08cad3f8531b07def2fb91df0a18cddae7d53360e78ff4ee7a00f80e43109bBlock Operator
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