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 1927327 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1928718 epoch_slot_no: 6318 block_no: 1927236 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-12-14 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15cdec9bda8743d49bb8af3846883711ff43d4f09d4ca92786b19c77c96f353fBlock Operator
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