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 1893845 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1895223 epoch_slot_no: 16023 block_no: 1893756 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1999 time: 2018-12-06 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa69ed058f1e34d5c88c940aa95bf0bedbe74a86fc1be555d02fd7fc04ae81ec2Block Operator
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