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 1893608 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894986 epoch_slot_no: 15786 block_no: 1893519 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4960 time: 2018-12-06 13:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb57e77816eba60b08b542251b6608d55a9d89d3e96f440cb1bc7cf32e2756b57Block Operator
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