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 1943346 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1944736 epoch_slot_no: 736 block_no: 1943254 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2831 time: 2018-12-18 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x616bbde47bd481a2d6780419609347da07154c72df19fe3a3faaa5d74d64f380Block Operator
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