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 1926808 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1928199 epoch_slot_no: 5799 block_no: 1926717 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2018-12-14 05:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fd116252a30cb71c6c6220b41bd0cc67d753d8243540d23587dcf0b172cbd6fBlock Operator
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