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 1893452 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894830 epoch_slot_no: 15630 block_no: 1893363 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8588 time: 2018-12-06 12:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ea37ab90acd1ac22011a57d421f42158c69074d16d644f118f91687de09c2d1Block Operator
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