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 1940449 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1941840 epoch_slot_no: 19440 block_no: 1940358 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-17 09:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab3019d664019ba543d2e1d0b08b317959f1f97da856b15882a0f767568d9b44Block Operator
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