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 1946985 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1948375 epoch_slot_no: 4375 block_no: 1946893 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2018-12-18 22:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5b69dbc6f6b19feecdb0830a05aca800b75b675a51f699166d60c422fdfa0d7Block Operator
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