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 1894457 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1895835 epoch_slot_no: 16635 block_no: 1894368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1906 time: 2018-12-06 18:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24cfbf75dd4c9148e87b7a664de7da7e6bff2fc3c77c6a72ba1b1c0dda7e126dBlock Operator
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