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 1928697 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1930088 epoch_slot_no: 7688 block_no: 1928606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1537 time: 2018-12-14 16:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe606a6c1d9fbe947d4ab1432f5ecdb33aebedd87568e97e60adf9b704d12ff9cBlock Operator
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