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 1893387 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1894765 epoch_slot_no: 15565 block_no: 1893298 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4068 time: 2018-12-06 12:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc75b14cefc0e78dae5ce3d87842f55e7c83b6284929653d5494b88d9966e4a5Block Operator
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