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 1928940 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1930331 epoch_slot_no: 7931 block_no: 1928849 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1159 time: 2018-12-14 17:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x464a79685384306b720fef6f0dcc13e3ef8c9bc07c88f020d80e4ef35f3a173dBlock Operator
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