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 1939745 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1941136 epoch_slot_no: 18736 block_no: 1939654 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1024 time: 2018-12-17 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea072069472036889b234613c34af44caf4719e5c7c2ecfbfc4d4ca0bc190f9cBlock Operator
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