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 1893350 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894728 epoch_slot_no: 15528 block_no: 1893261 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 13658 time: 2018-12-06 12:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x050e20d9be3b205e7869022e9c5f50df997b848cff83f31263c222a809563e1bBlock Operator
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