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 1939257 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1940648 epoch_slot_no: 18248 block_no: 1939166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1848 time: 2018-12-17 03:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xccd3ec5b7ad088e2636938351a294fd4ad08f63632a29d5ec530983ace92a14bBlock Operator
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