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 1922296 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1923684 epoch_slot_no: 1284 block_no: 1922205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1567 time: 2018-12-13 04:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf172bce468ee9ac23a122ecf8cb18d13adb102482e6ca944d4ea66e8c27a0afdBlock Operator
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