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 1945705 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1947095 epoch_slot_no: 3095 block_no: 1945613 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1115 time: 2018-12-18 14:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2021e45a9836bbd1edc10b8ed9c4280a0a2926378690e4bd091a9afaaa189cbBlock Operator
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