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 1893747 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1895125 epoch_slot_no: 15925 block_no: 1893658 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-06 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc203f60584d1cac468e0a57ea171936d7996eeae029c946d9400d3b5f79807c2Block Operator
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