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 1943167 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1944557 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 1943075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2018-12-18 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb724048183dd38e9d34015a3b58042d1b656144a8eaf9d7aef6f41653852d1aBlock Operator
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