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 1893526 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894904 epoch_slot_no: 15704 block_no: 1893437 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3872 time: 2018-12-06 12:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c385d402e77f1c404f32cc6235731cd2df337dda79cfd330f2deee603da1babBlock Operator
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