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 1941812 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1943203 epoch_slot_no: 20803 block_no: 1941721 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2018-12-17 17:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf9ec454bb73c011762858bb756a9d404dcbd4fa4eb64f7a705f89a2d068fd1cBlock Operator
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