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 1944251 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1945641 epoch_slot_no: 1641 block_no: 1944159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1119 time: 2018-12-18 06:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7713f70d3521531cae6a460cfff0c41643083179baecb4e9038894099097b9cfBlock Operator
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