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 1943378 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1944768 epoch_slot_no: 768 block_no: 1943286 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1027 time: 2018-12-18 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75eb4e948b41d9ebe52a81171b55f9e4d0137994989a895b421040ba505b2487Block Operator
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