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 1941036 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1942427 epoch_slot_no: 20027 block_no: 1940945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1801 time: 2018-12-17 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x495b6b2ee0e432307e75b611e16d632fc4ed8072b5c83000a2c669e1d87e3511Block Operator
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