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 1941578 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1942969 epoch_slot_no: 20569 block_no: 1941487 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-17 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5caa2d9af434d035056f600086e220e96010f914353d5c4390820dc49b307bc7Block Operator
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