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 1893668 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1895046 epoch_slot_no: 15846 block_no: 1893579 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1713 time: 2018-12-06 13:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd41bc2712cd3c7dc7f197e08c2cf5821dae8a17b4ac0c3426b2e3560c91ee0d1Block Operator
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