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 1893436 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894814 epoch_slot_no: 15614 block_no: 1893347 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8226 time: 2018-12-06 12:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d8a3c410599ccb83771e5574364352f880926062121cb7733e94aef70ee4f82Block Operator
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