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 1926495 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1927886 epoch_slot_no: 5486 block_no: 1926404 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-14 04:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39b82154702878cb75c0ad93ffd661afb7480ce362bdc2c1c626b1a910bed22dBlock Operator
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