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 1893544 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894922 epoch_slot_no: 15722 block_no: 1893455 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4408 time: 2018-12-06 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d83896b829346a7da2ae419e645d851cdc6bc3a670cc8ac40fbd3ac53e37adeBlock Operator
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