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 1947516 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1948906 epoch_slot_no: 4906 block_no: 1947424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2018-12-19 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b64fa23a85cd3519e2f8c23ea2979cd2faa2f0d8616dd9aca05ca66bb6e62ffBlock Operator
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