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 1938543 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1939934 epoch_slot_no: 17534 block_no: 1938452 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2018-12-16 23:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf91a7e0d05ccc9bc5262d63e81f91b39c92db4d80e5a996ffdc66689ee222987Block Operator
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