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 1926255 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1927646 epoch_slot_no: 5246 block_no: 1926164 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1770 time: 2018-12-14 02:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x586f8e0514495137e0173fd399d22f5affbd8d9eb200885bf25ab6055e374cc1Block Operator
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