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 1941321 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1942712 epoch_slot_no: 20312 block_no: 1941230 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1906 time: 2018-12-17 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x038282121806e8b15d270efad2460d993e2a2d74db8ba573aa760814df2ac199Block Operator
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