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 1945365 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1946755 epoch_slot_no: 2755 block_no: 1945273 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2630 time: 2018-12-18 13:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f4987b5ed7c8393aeeff7a7e409de0b7e5c6ed340a07fe031f743dfafb5767cBlock Operator
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