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 1946146 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1947536 epoch_slot_no: 3536 block_no: 1946054 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1115 time: 2018-12-18 17:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e7c0be3c57eb519d7d3d8daeb9e07a6abaf2a230d81e77c9657d29cdf61194bBlock Operator
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