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 1942646 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1944036 epoch_slot_no: 36 block_no: 1942554 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2032 time: 2018-12-17 21:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe80acedf26716ee53d0f1d031b21e5a736ac6bac61b688c4fcae12db503089dfBlock Operator
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