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 1945226 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1946616 epoch_slot_no: 2616 block_no: 1945134 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-18 12:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a9ea79a3fbc4a6614409cc62f88f9dffe1782463ab543adcf85d65f9a1a6094Block Operator
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