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 1946000 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1947390 epoch_slot_no: 3390 block_no: 1945908 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1208 time: 2018-12-18 16:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4676a3958e7cf7c135f030c67a9fc5564aa5d1ab8857d7713467f370d834aa9dBlock Operator
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