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 1936526 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1937917 epoch_slot_no: 15517 block_no: 1936435 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-12-16 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69ec3afc45e861d5ef355396406737cc9ee23248d30b18400f255975dfb51078Block Operator
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