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 1946910 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1948300 epoch_slot_no: 4300 block_no: 1946818 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-18 21:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bd4ff38d9a797e1a9f01369fc15f72c9ada7a800572b942c56c219518d36048Block Operator
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