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 1947651 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1949041 epoch_slot_no: 5041 block_no: 1947559 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1044 time: 2018-12-19 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc151e8ac52b38c122ca40cb61c1b5c754e9f4672dc5b47467e4082e1424c2c74Block Operator
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