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 1894408 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1895786 epoch_slot_no: 16586 block_no: 1894319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1126 time: 2018-12-06 17:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5209400315f01fe3a7b52df31a049e0b5264fa418894d7fe130476c3d1d14230Block Operator
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