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 1893371 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894749 epoch_slot_no: 15549 block_no: 1893282 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 15830 time: 2018-12-06 12:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32cfddd1087c5707aa5ad6682e836a748b94663adeeda7639a861f5da4a7c835Block Operator
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