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 1940466 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1941857 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 1940375 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3014 time: 2018-12-17 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6ff6c47d5a746a7da35e81ccf979bd0bdd06efa06b2b8a8e660c01d75eab93cBlock Operator
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