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 1926494 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1927885 epoch_slot_no: 5485 block_no: 1926403 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-14 04:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x93897718a0c31a476d6acd48c5a1985d2bbe84ab4ba63008e6128545c366f07cBlock Operator
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