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 1927686 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1929077 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 1927595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2440 time: 2018-12-14 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1686c146cd5bee8741b761b4330f80dfdcd3d9bb6d710a995ed19506f9112ef7Block Operator
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