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 1931880 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1933271 epoch_slot_no: 10871 block_no: 1931789 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1388 time: 2018-12-15 10:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcdf1a08a2b2db79d421a9975dc8d6ae678afa9517d83e3550dc1875ea74c2faBlock Operator
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