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 1893598 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894976 epoch_slot_no: 15776 block_no: 1893509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4598 time: 2018-12-06 13:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bc41e727106f1515f8931c410cfffe22e1819b39d72f56a7bbd1972b908bad8Block Operator
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