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 1923370 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1924758 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 1923279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2658 time: 2018-12-13 10:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x564e99e57a14cfba8244faa4510f3bf2fce55cc0fa268917241cd72553605aacBlock Operator
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