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 1894602 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1895980 epoch_slot_no: 16780 block_no: 1894513 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1501 time: 2018-12-06 18:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f552d844b22b9b3a0dd3003f76898655a94d2956a37444a92e1f0c43de5a150Block Operator
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