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 1927971 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1929362 epoch_slot_no: 6962 block_no: 1927880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-14 12:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8be379b6174937ec6cb40be51cfacac98fa2a6e06810b551ebf5e80b963df6cBlock Operator
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