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 1942454 Details
Epoch: 89 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1943845 epoch_slot_no: 21445 block_no: 1942363 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1772 time: 2018-12-17 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33630ecdcd0c3fbaab555a249b343588bdd7bb3aa6b82b698282af13106d4e35Block Operator
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