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 1943887 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1945277 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 1943795 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2261 time: 2018-12-18 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c93538a299a33dd365e7e25c53d9fe2bdfcde06a229a33a36d8d7d85256102dBlock Operator
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