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 1894745 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1896123 epoch_slot_no: 16923 block_no: 1894656 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-06 19:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea51288adcceab841d727ec0ea35c92c60080e6bc507b133784f3daae2b4006bBlock Operator
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