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 1938564 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1939955 epoch_slot_no: 17555 block_no: 1938473 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 940 time: 2018-12-16 23:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5845435fc3ee1fd05000c3c371c293a83ad4cfb7b1e8b46419bd1f49497e9cb1Block Operator
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