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 1893706 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1895084 epoch_slot_no: 15884 block_no: 1893617 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1671 time: 2018-12-06 13:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x868f99e38b8264b8317c93958874bb0379bcb8e0cdaff63225f167bc95b47fb2Block Operator
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