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 1894030 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1895408 epoch_slot_no: 16208 block_no: 1893941 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-12-06 15:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ff97c29f4e57a128e1971eed3f4cdb6c3a1aa2ae258c99a59de0c91d8fe6db1Block Operator
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