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 1943408 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1944798 epoch_slot_no: 798 block_no: 1943316 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2018-12-18 02:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68524243514739dbb43e6d25bde7399f690e6c2c60e43c907750a72d16e11c82Block Operator
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