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 1937017 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1938408 epoch_slot_no: 16008 block_no: 1936926 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-16 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75f4b198793fa0f68203a6e990d767b4162dba509c3c46ad786ee27796ac51baBlock Operator
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