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 1941739 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1943130 epoch_slot_no: 20730 block_no: 1941648 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1440 time: 2018-12-17 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e3a2c03e1072d2ee8eda4a60df41e525cd99a135671ad5bc50759785ffbb05eBlock Operator
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