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 1941305 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1942696 epoch_slot_no: 20296 block_no: 1941214 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1440 time: 2018-12-17 14:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28ae826eb9c726650e9242a0359f6956b943cee270f783efb67c53c5c1a92206Block Operator
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