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 1935263 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1936654 epoch_slot_no: 14254 block_no: 1935172 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7323 time: 2018-12-16 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb31b5ece731fd534008075b8c20e73d96853e61365323b7c9e4f4d322c1715eBlock Operator
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