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 1923085 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1924473 epoch_slot_no: 2073 block_no: 1922994 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3024 time: 2018-12-13 09:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17d5b3600fc0fdc6edc5fd1215c20a83d177f7442ad575cfc10c0c5200be7a4aBlock Operator
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