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 1934908 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1936299 epoch_slot_no: 13899 block_no: 1934817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1717 time: 2018-12-16 02:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7894d742f1e5bcb09cb3715fa4a37ef3c7d869fbede61b8d5c8f0ae60bf01d8fBlock Operator
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