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 1893650 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1895028 epoch_slot_no: 15828 block_no: 1893561 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5322 time: 2018-12-06 13:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa68b54e38c5227749122de29384104c8e525a316825d9c490f56571b838a24a8Block Operator
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