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 1947079 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1948469 epoch_slot_no: 4469 block_no: 1946987 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-12-18 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91b5da173a9f515826f2fbb239521db61d2366b909aef66a84c97bcc20af03f6Block Operator
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