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 1934073 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1935464 epoch_slot_no: 13064 block_no: 1933982 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2018-12-15 22:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdec755a35b5db1d84cffd111d1bd0631df3c94128afca3bff026cc3f6585979fBlock Operator
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