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 1940675 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1942066 epoch_slot_no: 19666 block_no: 1940584 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2018-12-17 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x714bed6b46a09c66512e9ff00d0c562a343bf8e582c8745c8c79bdb916a51aa4Block Operator
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