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 1947338 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1948728 epoch_slot_no: 4728 block_no: 1947246 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11123 time: 2018-12-19 00:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c5ee6e477964cfd61c88dada828cc2d2bb5ffd3571a620b88214a263837f0d7Block Operator
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