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 1941483 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1942874 epoch_slot_no: 20474 block_no: 1941392 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2018-12-17 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x190f703313bfaa11a55f45aad08c92153d253509823fa4c8add6f88436b2f56dBlock Operator
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