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 1920039 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1921425 epoch_slot_no: 20625 block_no: 1919949 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-12 16:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe97ee26aab571f770432d0c2b38fde70bb370badc5853455dfee24d1650e3bf4Block Operator
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