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 1944458 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1945848 epoch_slot_no: 1848 block_no: 1944366 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6124 time: 2018-12-18 08:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ce63866d81cbaf4606047080b98a6ab7f171d0b44a14da6f264e33f8f3085dcBlock Operator
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