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 1939206 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1940597 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 1939115 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2657 time: 2018-12-17 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb690ad7f17b47cbadd1820871931cbb23c224766b5a3737351fe27293455f9deBlock Operator
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