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 1893763 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1895141 epoch_slot_no: 15941 block_no: 1893674 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4243 time: 2018-12-06 14:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d90c35b59c39554ea8eeffa274b0c680842702ba7487168a4281210f367a51aBlock Operator
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