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 1893385 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894763 epoch_slot_no: 15563 block_no: 1893296 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7502 time: 2018-12-06 12:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8ec8c9b0e56139823f689c0f399a867bf5b3919aa7745712f10df2f068946b9Block Operator
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