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 1893566 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894944 epoch_slot_no: 15744 block_no: 1893477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 23959 time: 2018-12-06 13:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe398328cb965586bb452741b471d9fcf8273b29c0d5836cac4c0ef6b442e0d56Block Operator
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