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 1947502 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1948892 epoch_slot_no: 4892 block_no: 1947410 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-19 00:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ca7687381bf8da22995aba5b89d80a50e7812fc290de86dd9bd0595546f4f36Block Operator
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