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 1893363 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894741 epoch_slot_no: 15541 block_no: 1893274 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 22514 time: 2018-12-06 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e2317402ae1c8861bb2cf721dbc8daad992842b5c1e4f87c95d4247f886016bBlock Operator
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