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 1933986 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1935377 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 1933895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-15 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec678b8da62aaf9c96c6ffbf764fc20dc46035d10b4d3bd3b58311ef19b798fcBlock Operator
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