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 1930877 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1932268 epoch_slot_no: 9868 block_no: 1930786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2535 time: 2018-12-15 04:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe531d0d03a95ef21a4405677c24f4964ed159d854ff96c4506b65a0006c25d7aBlock Operator
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