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 1934247 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1935638 epoch_slot_no: 13238 block_no: 1934156 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-15 23:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51adb5c9f2982c67d224c8662043836426c40b9975fdee52f5aa61de3f40b7f8Block Operator
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