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 1893410 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894788 epoch_slot_no: 15588 block_no: 1893321 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4692 time: 2018-12-06 12:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbbcf65a7987059019e1d00e522a6cc7de43e5d6f30f0798407eeff1d822eeb9Block Operator
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