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 1922300 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1923688 epoch_slot_no: 1288 block_no: 1922209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1394 time: 2018-12-13 04:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x143fc2908f7b7fa90074b43dcd8135f1e3c0baca0fd7bce579979948f5c380fdBlock Operator
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