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 1936885 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1938276 epoch_slot_no: 15876 block_no: 1936794 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-16 13:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9efdd04738d2295722c98a4334db876ff93db33c150c7bcc6cc212662e971a8Block Operator
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