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 1947222 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1948612 epoch_slot_no: 4612 block_no: 1947130 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1249 time: 2018-12-18 23:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x617c4e0c76d4e2133204251c9df9275b49bc3932952b7f12d5202d57c8f65c63Block Operator
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