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 1938234 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1939625 epoch_slot_no: 17225 block_no: 1938143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2018-12-16 21:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x353a9db7f8c1b40998496bdfea37a19cf53c7d91068104d407eb5339d82df5ffBlock Operator
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