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 1893640 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1895018 epoch_slot_no: 15818 block_no: 1893551 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7666 time: 2018-12-06 13:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90e0d0455c6c6e8fb8cd34b3f6f0d5be9cdc9d0bd2418df506e77443e7b77f0aBlock Operator
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