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 1941905 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1943296 epoch_slot_no: 20896 block_no: 1941814 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1917 time: 2018-12-17 17:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3317a8c16df9c60a9c6acd94e2d11d1f3996a42a9e824fbf60cb5b91bd894ec4Block Operator
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