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 1942297 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1943688 epoch_slot_no: 21288 block_no: 1942206 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1211 time: 2018-12-17 20:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14034cba2c80e6fabd85ae49f7f6e99b06b3f5d9eecfec30495dc8d8c222a560Block Operator
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