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 1893512 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894890 epoch_slot_no: 15690 block_no: 1893423 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3507 time: 2018-12-06 12:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbfdf21915ad52e6c6e570ce70525d67bfeccd7137fec2df7b16586a23425d0d7Block Operator
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