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 1942626 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1944016 epoch_slot_no: 16 block_no: 1942534 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2621 time: 2018-12-17 21:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6069e3fd9ed0a4a9350e358844c4afab79f06c2d51488b9414093fbb0ef13d6Block Operator
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