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 1893434 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894812 epoch_slot_no: 15612 block_no: 1893345 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8226 time: 2018-12-06 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbec3ba12c18120f6823d8aaf95463e73fcaa33a640c6fd78480ede331ab1de84Block Operator
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