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 1936184 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1937575 epoch_slot_no: 15175 block_no: 1936093 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-12-16 10:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4e25da7c9abf7dd312c33eb3f72f77461740aafe016af5cc0a01e55b6a9820dBlock Operator
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