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 1944903 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1946293 epoch_slot_no: 2293 block_no: 1944811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1160 time: 2018-12-18 10:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a588d139b1c15ead8ea110de4d58b5c9f23dd792da7fbee1106931b01bd012bBlock Operator
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