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 1939042 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1940433 epoch_slot_no: 18033 block_no: 1938951 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1351 time: 2018-12-17 01:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50a50727169c1f6e04de03b80a64523090c886b8e9c75a3736b783ae52a086bbBlock Operator
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