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 1941260 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1942651 epoch_slot_no: 20251 block_no: 1941169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-17 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46a2a0f113043300f79431d9ef912cd7030b98eed072e81a622b4813a7697fe2Block Operator
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