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 1945207 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1946597 epoch_slot_no: 2597 block_no: 1945115 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-12-18 12:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe1e01012a546830d9a0abe1172a4646653ceea8f5104fa018219dea1a29caf2Block Operator
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