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 1945271 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1946661 epoch_slot_no: 2661 block_no: 1945179 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2018-12-18 12:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d66d42f9f783d04e5a986fac844825d9e969540b7cc3529ba8cf99f23ade0c4Block Operator
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