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 1946174 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1947564 epoch_slot_no: 3564 block_no: 1946082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1197 time: 2018-12-18 17:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90e75deb115f21658664f5fcd2b74f2a5385c4b70184f37f8ce35b4dc7ddb1b2Block Operator
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