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 1947847 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1949237 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 1947755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2708 time: 2018-12-19 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4201edcea0de30576089f6d6cceaf70a5c665ea2d996e571d7812ce93bc7f5f1Block Operator
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