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 1947660 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1949050 epoch_slot_no: 5050 block_no: 1947568 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1680 time: 2018-12-19 01:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18ce86c57460425114ee517ddee65e6f46d8ea313ed2dd05c7ab1de0a1aa26ebBlock Operator
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