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 1937128 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1938519 epoch_slot_no: 16119 block_no: 1937037 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1208 time: 2018-12-16 15:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7cdc4efded82d09223ba552255bb01d9a1e13e11062ed9232f0c421c4bdc3a0Block Operator
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