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 1938479 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1939870 epoch_slot_no: 17470 block_no: 1938388 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-16 22:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42e774b2b9b122ba67234af042cc8e358570ccd9c75125a6ac22cd7056b52b83Block Operator
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