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 1940695 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1942086 epoch_slot_no: 19686 block_no: 1940604 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1317 time: 2018-12-17 11:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9208c4794104310acd879144c39be49f9e5dc15e48196eaf42c8009f8d21c2e3Block Operator
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