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 1941643 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1943034 epoch_slot_no: 20634 block_no: 1941552 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1571 time: 2018-12-17 16:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x386d0dd03755c12ff3115720e5ceb55818378abf3e6e8d2ea1841ec434ab4e18Block Operator
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