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 1942387 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1943778 epoch_slot_no: 21378 block_no: 1942296 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2018-12-17 20:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x657da6fe657b7879f4408cc9e4da9c8e231d7425f6709a8445b2746626dc0e6cBlock Operator
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