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 1893592 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1894970 epoch_slot_no: 15770 block_no: 1893503 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4959 time: 2018-12-06 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52ea85b5226cc7a183cc7d0546b2705958bb0e340c063a4e77cd7d01b35c5a3cBlock Operator
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