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 1947343 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1948733 epoch_slot_no: 4733 block_no: 1947251 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-19 00:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa369930c73422332fe284b1d66703e97f87037821980b3b93cc648c18fa0e65Block Operator
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