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 1893402 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1894780 epoch_slot_no: 15580 block_no: 1893313 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4249 time: 2018-12-06 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4400ec2cd10d5aeaa295cc0242b373579acdddd3ff8762a508249f208e8c809cBlock Operator
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