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 1942341 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1943732 epoch_slot_no: 21332 block_no: 1942250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1198 time: 2018-12-17 20:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3e6eb1c643d3a4978a61d1c96f1e33c7fd58f1e27c33ff58e1f6bbb238794daBlock Operator
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