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 1936686 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1938077 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 1936595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2984 time: 2018-12-16 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe907829bfd0723dda02d7737703daf372f29dea8d159300c582589edae606658Block Operator
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