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 1941546 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1942937 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 1941455 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3410 time: 2018-12-17 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f3defb169c5c5b58fc88267f80640729c337c8c504139510054732250001ffbBlock Operator
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