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 1945099 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1946489 epoch_slot_no: 2489 block_no: 1945007 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-18 11:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c34965001ab8c0879878608239ea19b4e41935c64bbde8eb8a4fa52b87ab46cBlock Operator
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