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 1894882 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1896260 epoch_slot_no: 17060 block_no: 1894793 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-12-06 20:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe482fe09eb6d25984fd17cee902312648a63075fd90fc7c762ba22e2d10ff2deBlock Operator
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