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 1893362 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1894740 epoch_slot_no: 15540 block_no: 1893273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7689 time: 2018-12-06 12:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c74170919d26b74c0fa8686571992fdcf4ac909c219fec0314114b1a0d56ba9Block Operator
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