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 1893551 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894929 epoch_slot_no: 15729 block_no: 1893462 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4769 time: 2018-12-06 13:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dcdca47f42dd45d746793ce1e1d984e6032bb84e4552ec0f7c8544a19e755d9Block Operator
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