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 1893648 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1895026 epoch_slot_no: 15826 block_no: 1893559 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6003 time: 2018-12-06 13:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7faa3d2e188108e34e40c780f331d3b17666a26ea8b9f29823cf1ebbaa38cf1Block Operator
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