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 1946977 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1948367 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 1946885 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-12-18 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c813bbbcbd83a3e82c38aec307aa9b7db3073dbbd3a6471516c43e358e894a7Block Operator
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