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 1927128 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1928519 epoch_slot_no: 6119 block_no: 1927037 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2018-12-14 07:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74b7e37b79311097bf03b9eeb642c3b1c6f7dd74287d6287012d01b7bc89aaecBlock Operator
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