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 1947518 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1948908 epoch_slot_no: 4908 block_no: 1947426 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1898 time: 2018-12-19 01:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b8949fe2a279352be7ad4ed7f5458d0066a6ff04f88e1fff8fb1c573c888155Block Operator
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