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 1893516 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894894 epoch_slot_no: 15694 block_no: 1893427 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4769 time: 2018-12-06 12:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31464dacd821b5f416a0a9e97dbf9a29646489997a2a41b7f1c5f4939a7a181eBlock Operator
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