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 1939687 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1941078 epoch_slot_no: 18678 block_no: 1939596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5190 time: 2018-12-17 05:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13bbdaa8de61c2c9a54e2147c78b007e13785d2fd4eb4b05fa34ad41f660ee45Block Operator
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