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 1943708 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1945098 epoch_slot_no: 1098 block_no: 1943616 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1214 time: 2018-12-18 03:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41f894bf3c27ec3909ce523af8ce583e07d5f1dee6ec95a042630dd4adac28f1Block Operator
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