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 1938667 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1940058 epoch_slot_no: 17658 block_no: 1938576 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1752 time: 2018-12-16 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57bbee21ab1f4390abaa24c1e5c60155f703a179de89bd1c1ee19591704c68d0Block Operator
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