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 1939595 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1940986 epoch_slot_no: 18586 block_no: 1939504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-17 05:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x69ef5d47dfb8e78cc07b05cc53493073104e2e5c88a4b0c57a6cdd82a2e4e433Block Operator
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