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 1941218 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1942609 epoch_slot_no: 20209 block_no: 1941127 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5371 time: 2018-12-17 14:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4bdffdd9f0f4046c5b3605a82f312a18fe276d4a89a58166de0026d87aed3a1Block Operator
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