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 1893412 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894790 epoch_slot_no: 15590 block_no: 1893323 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7864 time: 2018-12-06 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd535a963173e1371fc8507d98cd1c556637f2e163f1b2a6fa9c473f9c0dc4680Block Operator
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