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 1940137 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1941528 epoch_slot_no: 19128 block_no: 1940046 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-17 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x251f792aca76f0f3323ece73070db24c79f44c6ea8d3f985dd627883e3d171a0Block Operator
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