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 1893429 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894807 epoch_slot_no: 15607 block_no: 1893340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8226 time: 2018-12-06 12:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba857886d9b6f84c165b84e4e7c6b0b9ec5065f7f0da7f48bb189609a3def9f9Block Operator
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