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 1947095 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1948485 epoch_slot_no: 4485 block_no: 1947003 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1438 time: 2018-12-18 22:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x233aacf6f5d49eccef4b3c6de4c2c2e751fce705cc1db64d33b49e5f3aa968f4Block Operator
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