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 1927398 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1928789 epoch_slot_no: 6389 block_no: 1927307 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-14 09:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16257b0a9ea4a5450c4d859d1689da5311206485984cc94aed213cb8a93332a0Block Operator
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