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 1939689 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1941080 epoch_slot_no: 18680 block_no: 1939598 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-12-17 05:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1666082e264bc818d3f6833a7935726489d400ad83d18787a8c151eaccb78a7Block Operator
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