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 1943334 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1944724 epoch_slot_no: 724 block_no: 1943242 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-18 01:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c84e0d15695a523327e3eb4fc21c5448ab0002c657939ae66f561dd93d4820eBlock Operator
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