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 1893393 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894771 epoch_slot_no: 15571 block_no: 1893304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7502 time: 2018-12-06 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74c4878a3f28e033514550a29747234c6049305776eb4b2193d51c75fb7d5199Block Operator
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