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 1924817 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1926205 epoch_slot_no: 3805 block_no: 1924726 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2687 time: 2018-12-13 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf774f3785dae360705779fcd3a2656508371599833c4b8fb0d198b7301e4000dBlock Operator
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