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 1895505 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1896883 epoch_slot_no: 17683 block_no: 1895416 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1794 time: 2018-12-06 23:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15fddc94ecc67b978ff1e8d03da92e17e1a7996a9c44a626f9f7c98b14df02f1Block Operator
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