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 1942778 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1944168 epoch_slot_no: 168 block_no: 1942686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1028 time: 2018-12-17 22:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ac619ebb6fb6636b91b001d91f4afe9aa7b253ea12d26eadbe10d967ca94e20Block Operator
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