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 1938213 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1939604 epoch_slot_no: 17204 block_no: 1938122 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-12-16 21:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfeea0de344a56b1381918a444e585339dd5c1b5fff35d9cf2436b6e21784a60fBlock Operator
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