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 1944067 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1945457 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 1943975 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2473 time: 2018-12-18 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12be66730cf477d20f9e87e404db789efee869b07ea0858fa3d266345b8de8e7Block Operator
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