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 1937852 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1939243 epoch_slot_no: 16843 block_no: 1937761 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-12-16 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03ef1f8aace78583ad8d972ddc2f4bd61e1d53e250a98813793d907ef8560969Block Operator
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