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 1926742 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1928133 epoch_slot_no: 5733 block_no: 1926651 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2018-12-14 05:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf05fb58fcef4f9696b1cfe8e1da89e4d4eda953026268898bbd7aa5a3718d22Block Operator
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