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 1941430 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1942821 epoch_slot_no: 20421 block_no: 1941339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1079 time: 2018-12-17 15:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cd4d6711b7b3e090a4ffc6019c697f3ea478bf4388376f6f8939ddb5db47fa7Block Operator
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