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 1893439 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894817 epoch_slot_no: 15617 block_no: 1893350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8226 time: 2018-12-06 12:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6374a70f5438eadc750e9d554e69139a5a561be57138205e45cda3d29e0831c2Block Operator
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