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 1947699 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1949089 epoch_slot_no: 5089 block_no: 1947607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2438 time: 2018-12-19 02:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f1502d7df86ffe9f28f2fa46fd3ab523267d7c343db7396546861915e6abf04Block Operator
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