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 1893560 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1894938 epoch_slot_no: 15738 block_no: 1893471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9652 time: 2018-12-06 13:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf28f22dab542ce392bcb95e72dd6bd90364e1c272312098ceca26dab37a39c8Block Operator
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