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 1928406 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1929797 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 1928315 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2256 time: 2018-12-14 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf943805887e2e741510b0779851fe035290da9041e15cb66df418e9232e8fdb5Block Operator
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