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 1945224 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1946614 epoch_slot_no: 2614 block_no: 1945132 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-18 12:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30f9f531a3210f968d3fd4be1f544ac8c6e88040e8f9369c84249beca3dc5261Block Operator
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