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 1943198 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1944588 epoch_slot_no: 588 block_no: 1943106 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1214 time: 2018-12-18 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5395f01542665946cdf89d2a163e7ff7aad5c5200a57683dcc21bf2d9bb32634Block Operator
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