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 1893499 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894877 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 1893410 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3150 time: 2018-12-06 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3e6dd0fbce9f68e703ab9e1e0853c84d9fff5abf0275c6c518ccfa88d36728cBlock Operator
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