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 1938208 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1939599 epoch_slot_no: 17199 block_no: 1938117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6059 time: 2018-12-16 21:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4144b6d42b2e54730cba8a011b147f9aa6d63ed7ea82cd74e592c3df51b9022Block Operator
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