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 1893528 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894906 epoch_slot_no: 15706 block_no: 1893439 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4769 time: 2018-12-06 13:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b42ee642e4f6e17087281f7f9dab7538b33f63052cb5ce54dab593191d6dd9Block Operator
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