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 1945998 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1947388 epoch_slot_no: 3388 block_no: 1945906 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-18 16:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc08c5b48607ff653a4217d0745498b078a747ac21a9d9bb819f4f76e1832abd9Block Operator
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