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 1939112 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1940503 epoch_slot_no: 18103 block_no: 1939021 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2018-12-17 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16784d6c43ab4cdcd2629298555a982e040d454d5d489e6cfb9571d18e998b2bBlock Operator
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