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 1893605 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894983 epoch_slot_no: 15783 block_no: 1893516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4960 time: 2018-12-06 13:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bf7aa65272321f2e48b1da053fda2681a9ef6d81b433de7defa01c83a2501afBlock Operator
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