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 1944432 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1945822 epoch_slot_no: 1822 block_no: 1944340 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1991 time: 2018-12-18 07:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe95fdbf09794da01b48caf9e9758417052ce1d945ae10ec4a4a94f1e6508b231Block Operator
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