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 1893503 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894881 epoch_slot_no: 15681 block_no: 1893414 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3150 time: 2018-12-06 12:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x469d876dd175f6266856a150dd5c668803c650eefd4329a73e9c450e6e7bfdb9Block Operator
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