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 1941659 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1943050 epoch_slot_no: 20650 block_no: 1941568 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1465 time: 2018-12-17 16:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ed935874a2fbf7a9aa5676ff5fd90164404afa4a64aa18b22fddb1573ee3e96Block Operator
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