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 1946407 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1947797 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 1946315 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-18 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd844ba4950bc361a797681f83d5d0e492986c44e768da4a223e3bc63762a75a2Block Operator
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