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 1893616 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1894994 epoch_slot_no: 15794 block_no: 1893527 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4960 time: 2018-12-06 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ee60d96445bffe9bee7dcff1d71106aa51db29ad7ecf9e36d3d135c9458dab2Block Operator
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