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 1940736 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1942127 epoch_slot_no: 19727 block_no: 1940645 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-17 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1dfe62021b9010c00f59342052bba3a3aab9e4c702542d9e520d2686a344df2Block Operator
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