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 1931077 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1932468 epoch_slot_no: 10068 block_no: 1930986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1473 time: 2018-12-15 05:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2792f0541358cd845566040865bb9ffeadf20c0ab3c3e28d5495c91a6d20c5afBlock Operator
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