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 1942447 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1943838 epoch_slot_no: 21438 block_no: 1942356 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1753 time: 2018-12-17 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21edde7fea63995fceaae4dc08e4ccd39a527c367518ba61fd5bc11987d8885eBlock Operator
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