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 1920572 Details
Epoch: 88 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1921958 epoch_slot_no: 21158 block_no: 1920482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1165 time: 2018-12-12 19:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b3ec826d3d03d298e977659c8b7918ba5e449eb1825ccf5f8c24120198ad77bBlock Operator
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