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 1928739 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1930130 epoch_slot_no: 7730 block_no: 1928648 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2018-12-14 16:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0d18db398fb6827e6315f7577b4d0d919a9caae911cde4ec9540c1ca4081c7cBlock Operator
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