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 1930230 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1931621 epoch_slot_no: 9221 block_no: 1930139 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2018-12-15 00:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90abe8c2caa11d98b8544a3bc245692be88ddf4c0d2f26a27b1052bd29fc11daBlock Operator
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