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 1928270 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1929661 epoch_slot_no: 7261 block_no: 1928179 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-14 14:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71332c144bd00ac6063c99cbd1f2a73e7f86c9bc11a014bcf9243212ff2c548fBlock Operator
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