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 1895334 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1896712 epoch_slot_no: 17512 block_no: 1895245 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-06 23:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa345420b4dcba8f1e9464a8e236389e9f85530a9a8805c74bdde6c327a9c8a1dBlock Operator
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