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 1948027 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1949417 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 1947935 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2622 time: 2018-12-19 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5529b0208acb742a9551e566b2e363ef2f9389eebc08e3eb28f58f6cebc43f6Block Operator
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