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 1893464 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894842 epoch_slot_no: 15642 block_no: 1893375 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8769 time: 2018-12-06 12:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9631faa68e14fb602b5df3b6bd3e281008c6b8c1e86dca1e7c47b67d6b096da7Block Operator
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