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 1893416 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1894794 epoch_slot_no: 15594 block_no: 1893327 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4249 time: 2018-12-06 12:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf48a42ac5f802164591c7d4e2de276364dd685660c4b8ea4abd5f0c603e7b1c5Block Operator
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