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 1893373 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894751 epoch_slot_no: 15551 block_no: 1893284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 23971 time: 2018-12-06 12:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9079789209228400676512adf4c842d39c229ab474cc1f27489823113d8b7786Block Operator
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